It only takes 5 ingredients to turn plain carrot sticks into sweet caramelized goodness that are these Honey Glazed Carrots which would be the perfect side dish for any occasion!
Vegetable side dishes can be hard to find sometimes but don’t just open up a can of veggies, you should try out Green Beans Almondine, Roasted Spring Vegetables, or Maple Pecan Brussels Sprouts instead!
A Sweet Twist on a Vegetable Favorite
I feel like carrots sometimes get a bad reputation because they are a more starchy vegetable. However, what most people don’t know is that carrots are filled with great vitamins, minerals and even fiber, plus they are a great source of antioxidants. Well these honey glazed carrots combine all the goodness that carrots have to offer along with sweetness from fresh honey and spices to make the perfect side dish! It would be a show stopper at any pot luck or even a great side to use on Thanksgiving or Christmas!
One thing I LOVE about this recipe outside of the fact that these honey glazed carrots melt in your mouth is that it only takes 10 minutes of prep and then the oven does the rest of the work! Now that is my kind of recipe, especially on busy days.
How to Make Honey Glazed Carrots
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Peel carrots and cut into desired length, thickness.
Place the carrots in a baking dish.
Drizzle both the olive oil and honey over the carrots. Sprinkle on the salt and pepper and mix everything until evenly coated.
Bake the carrots from 40-60 minutes depending on your preference of doneness (40 minutes for more soft with a slight crunch and 60 minutes for completely soft carrots).
Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and a little salt and pepper and enjoy!
Storage Info
You can STORE this honey glazed carrots recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
I would not recommend FREEZING this dish.
To reheat, the best option is to do so using your microwave.
Recipes to Pair with Honey Glazed Carrots
Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
Ingredients
- 8-10 long carrots - peeled
- 2 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- Fresh Thyme - optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Peel carrots and cut into desired length, thickness.
- Place the carrots in a baking dish and drizzle both the olive oil and honey over the carrots. Sprinkle on the salt and pepper and mix everything until evenly coated.
- Bake the carrots from 40-60 minutes depending on your preference of doneness (40 minutes for more soft with a slight crunch and 60 minutes for completely soft carrots).
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and a little salt and pepper and enjoy!
