Description
These brown sugar honey glazed carrots are a sweet, savory, and buttery side dish perfect for holidays or everyday dinners. Roasted to perfection and coated in a rich glaze, they’re easy to prepare and incredibly flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut on the bias into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegan butter (or regular butter if not vegan)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F (218˚C).
- Peel and slice carrots on the bias into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
- Toss carrots in olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until tender and starting to caramelize.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir until fully melted and combined.
- Remove carrots from oven and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour glaze over roasted carrots and toss well to coat evenly.
- Transfer to serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Maple syrup can be used instead of honey for a fully vegan version.
- You can prep the glaze ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish pairs perfectly with roasted meats or plant-based mains.
- Cut carrots evenly to ensure even roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
