Description
These Honey Garlic Roasted Baby Carrots are a simple yet flavorful side dish that’s perfect for any meal. Sweet honey, savory garlic, and a touch of balsamic vinegar caramelize the carrots to perfection, making them irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby carrots, peeled (or whole if preferred)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Carrots: In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby carrots with olive oil, honey, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss until the carrots are well coated.
- Roast the Carrots: Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through for even roasting.
- Serve: Remove the carrots from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use whole carrots, but just cut them into smaller pieces for quicker cooking.
- Adjust the honey and balsamic vinegar ratio depending on how sweet or tangy you prefer the dish.
- If you don’t have fresh garlic, garlic powder can be substituted (use about 1/2 teaspoon).
- For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or crumbled feta cheese as a topping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0g