Description
Sweet honey glazed roasted baby carrots offer a delightful side dish with Mediterranean roots. Caramelized edges and delicate herbal notes make this simple vegetable preparation irresistible for you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) baby carrots
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsps honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to a sizzling 400F (200C), positioning a rack in the middle. Shield a baking sheet with parchment paper or a delicate grease layer to prevent adhesion.
- Glaze Creation: In a petite vessel, whisk honey, molten butter, olive oil, pungent garlic, salt, and pepper into a silky, aromatic emulsion that promises flavor intensity.
- Coating Technique: Cascade baby carrots into a voluminous mixing basin, then cascade the prepared glaze over them. Gently tumble the carrots, ensuring each morsel receives a luscious, uniform embrace.
- Roasting Arrangement: Meticulously distribute the glossy carrots across the baking sheet in a strategic single layer, allowing breathing room for magnificent caramelization and uniform transformation.
- Culinary Alchemy: Nestle the baking sheet into the heated oven for 20-25 minutes. Midway through the roasting process, tenderly redistribute the carrots to cultivate even browning and develop tantalizing caramelized edges. The carrots should emerge tender, glistening, and radiantly golden.
- Presentation: Withdraw the carrots from the oven’s warmth. Embellish with a verdant sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, creating a vibrant visual and flavor finale. Serve immediately, presenting a stunning side dish that promises sensory delight.
Notes
- Optimize Roasting Temperature: Maintain a consistent 400F to achieve perfect caramelization and prevent carrots from becoming soggy or undercooked.
- Ensure Even Coating: Thoroughly toss carrots in glaze, using gentle tumbling motion to guarantee each piece receives uniform honey-butter coverage for maximum flavor absorption.
- Prevent Overcrowding: Space carrots separately on baking sheet, allowing hot air circulation and preventing steaming, which helps develop crispy, golden-brown exterior edges.
- Adjust for Dietary Needs: Substitute honey with maple syrup for vegan option, or use coconut oil instead of butter to create dairy-free version while maintaining rich, glossy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg