Description
A simple recipe for tender roasted carrots coated in a sweet and shiny glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into uniform pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Toss the prepared carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet. Spread them into a single layer.
- Roast the carrots for 20 minutes.
- While the carrots roast, whisk together the honey (or maple syrup), melted butter, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl to make the glaze.
- Remove the carrots from the oven. Drizzle the glaze mixture evenly over the carrots and toss gently to coat.
- Return the carrots to the oven and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the glaze is caramelized.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh thyme if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of ground cinnamon or ginger to the glaze mixture.
- If your carrots are very thick, cut them into smaller pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Do not apply the glaze before the initial roasting, as the sugar can burn too quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 5