Description
Celebrate the season with this simple and comforting side dish. Roasted carrots with brown sugar and honey combine natural sweetness and warm caramel notes to brighten any table. In just a few easy steps, you’ll prepare tender carrots coated in a luscious glaze that caramelizes to golden perfection. Perfect for holiday dinners or casual family meals, this recipe offers versatility, minimal prep, and maximum flavor. Serve alongside roast turkey, glazed ham, or vegetarian mains for a festive touch. Follow the recipe below for ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and expert tips to make this your signature holiday side.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Peel carrots and cut into even 1/2-inch thick sticks, or leave small carrots whole.
3. Whisk together olive oil or melted butter, honey, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
4. Toss carrots in the glaze to coat evenly.
5. Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding.
6. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
7. Optionally roast up to 5 more minutes for deeper color.
8. Transfer carrots to a serving dish, spoon any remaining glaze over them, and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Keywords: roasted carrots, brown sugar carrots, honey glazed carrots, holiday side dish, easy roasted carrots, festive vegetables, carrot recipe