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Honey-Glazed Baby Carrots

Honey-Glazed Baby Carrots are quick, easy, delicious, and healthy! Sweet roasted carrots smothered in a finger-licking-good honey glaze, what's not to love? 😍 Plus, this side dish comes together in less than half an hour from start to finish.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 110kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • pound (680 g) baby carrots
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter
  • 2 tablespoons (28 ml) olive oil
  • 3-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 teaspoon (1-2 g) fresh thyme
  • 3 tablespoons (63 g) honey
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • cooking spray
  • parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Carrots

  • Prepare a baking pan or sheet by greasing it with butter, oil, or cooking spray and set aside.
  • Preheat your oven to 400℉/205℃.
  • Scrub and wash the carrots, and set them aside.

Make the Sauce

  • Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium heat, then add the butter and olive oil.
  • Once the butter melts, add the garlic cloves and thyme, and cook until fragrant.
  • Stir in the honey until it fully incorporates with the other ingredients.

Bake the Honey-Glazed Carrots

  • Add the carrots and mix with the sauce until the glaze completely covers every carrot.
  • Transfer the carrots to the greased baking pan or sheet in a single layer.
  • Drizzle the sauce over the carrots.
  • Roast the carrots in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until they're fork-tender.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and cook for about one more minute.
  • Transfer the carrots to a serving platter, being sure to include any remaining sauce in the roasting pan. (It's all about that glaze, baby!)
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy.

Notes

  • You may need to adjust the cooking time in this recipe, depending on the thickness of your carrots. Simply stick a fork in the carrots to see if they are tender. The cooking time may vary a bit, but they're ready to serve once they are fork-tender.
  • To make this recipe with regular-sized carrots, just peel and cut the carrots into strips about 1 1/2-2 inches thick and about 1/2 inch in width.
  • Have fun with your garnish! My family loves parsley for this dish, but you could use chives, cilantro, or any other herb you love to garnish carrots with.
  • Don't try to whip up the glaze on high heat. Butter and honey can burn quickly, so keep the heat on medium while cooking the glaze stovetop.
  • Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used in the recipe.
     

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 253mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 31725IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 0.4mg