Description
Delightful honey glazed roasted baby carrots bring Mediterranean sunshine to your dinner table, elevating simple vegetables into a culinary masterpiece. Caramelized edges and sweet-savory notes promise a delectable side dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) baby carrots
Seasoning and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a robust 400F (200C), creating an ideal roasting environment. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or applying a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Craft a luscious glaze by whisking honey, melted butter, olive oil, aromatic minced garlic, and a perfect balance of salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl until the ingredients meld into a harmonious blend.
- Transfer baby carrots into a spacious mixing bowl, then lavishly drench them with the prepared glaze. Gently tumble the carrots to ensure each piece receives an even, glistening coating.
- Carefully arrange the glazed carrots across the baking sheet in a meticulously single layer, allowing each carrot ample space for optimal caramelization and uniform roasting.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, letting the carrots roast for 20-25 minutes. Midway through cooking, pause to gently stir the carrots, promoting even browning and ensuring tender, caramelized edges.
- Once roasted to perfection, extract the carrots from the oven. For an elegant finishing touch, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the glistening vegetables. Serve immediately while warm, presenting a vibrant and appetizing side dish.
Notes
- Select baby carrots with vibrant colors and firm texture for the best roasting results.
- Use local honey for a richer, more complex flavor profile that enhances the natural sweetness of the carrots.
- Adjust cooking time based on carrot size to prevent overcooking or undercooking, checking tenderness with a fork.
- Experiment with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary to create unique flavor variations that complement the honey glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg