Glazed Carrots

Contents

Glazed Carrots
Featured Comment
WHY I LOVE GLAZED CARROTS
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESS
WHAT TO SERVE WITH GLAZED CARROTS
TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
GLAZED CARROTS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions

Honey glazed carrots roasted to perfection, tossed in butter + fresh herbs. The easiest (and tastiest) side dish to any meal!

Featured Comment

These are excellent. Perfect for a dinner party and Holiday meal. Used large carrots cut up and dried rosemary and thyme, no fresh herbs, and still came out amazing.

Emily

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WHY I LOVE GLAZED CARROTS

This has been my go-to side dish for weeks now, and they will definitely be making an appearance in our Easter holiday spread. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s oh-so-buttery with the lightest honey glaze. Not to mention, it is truly the most perfect side dish to any meal – to any dinner or any holiday gathering. And it’s not heavy at all. Nope, it’s simply perfection.

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESS

Use parchment paper. Lining the baking sheet with parchment paper beforehand allows for minimal residue clean up.
Rainbow carrots make for great presentation. Whole carrots, baby carrots or rainbow carrots all work very well here, although rainbow carrots make for a prettier dish.
Add fresh herbs. Fresh dill, thyme, rosemary and/or tarragon are all great options.
Make it seasonal. A pinch of nutmeg or ground cinnamon will go a long way, adding a touch of Fall flavors.
Stir directly on the sheet pan. No need to dirty another bowl – stir in the ingredients directly on the sheet pan.
Make ahead of time. Glazed carrots is another one of those holiday side dishes you can make ahead of time. Prep and cook 1-2 days before, storing in the fridge and reheating on the stovetop until warmed through.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH GLAZED CARROTS

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TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE

Baking sheet

GLAZED CARROTS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I have to use honey?

The honey can be substituted with a variety of sweeteners such as brown sugar, dark brown sugar or maple syrup.

Can I use dried herbs instead?

Absolutely! But because dried herbs are often more potent/concentrated than fresh herbs, you need less when using dry. The correct ratio is 1 tablespoon fresh herbs to 1 teaspoon dried herbs.

Can I make glazed carrots ahead of time?

Yes! Glazed baby carrots can be made 1-2 days in advance, stored in an airtight container in the fridge, reheating over low heat until heated through.

Recipe

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 pounds medium carrots, scrubbed

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

Equipment

Baking Sheet

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place carrots in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine.
3. Place into oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until almost fork tender.
4. Stir in honey and thyme. Place into oven and bake until tender, an additional 5 minutes.
5. Remove from oven. Stir in parsley and butter until melted, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Serve warm.