Description
Sweet honey drizzles elevate classic Honey Glazed Carrots into a delightful side dish that sparkles with simple elegance. Glazed perfection meets kitchen magic, offering a warm complement to any main course you’ll eagerly savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh carrots (baby or regular)
Sweeteners and Fats:
- 1/4 cup (85 grams) pure honey
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (8 grams) chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare oven by heating to 400°F (200°C), ensuring optimal roasting temperature for carrots.
- Clean and prepare carrots by thoroughly rinsing, then carefully peeling; cut larger carrots into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Create glaze by gently melting butter and honey together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until ingredients smoothly integrate.
- Generously coat carrots with the warm honey-butter mixture, then season with salt and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Arrange carrots on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer to promote even caramelization and roasting.
- Roast carrots in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until they become tender and develop a rich, golden-brown exterior.
- For a fresh, vibrant finish, garnish with finely chopped parsley just before serving, adding a bright herbaceous note to the sweet and savory dish.
Notes
- Choose slender, uniform carrots for even cooking and attractive presentation.
- Adjust honey quantity based on desired sweetness, using local honey for richer flavor complexity.
- Consider using alternative sweeteners like maple syrup for different dietary preferences or health restrictions.
- Enhance dish by adding fresh thyme or rosemary during roasting for deeper aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg