Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots |Healthy Fitness Meals

Name: Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 lb carrots; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3-4 garlic cloves (minced); 2 1/2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup); 1/2 tsp kosher salt (or to taste); 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper (or to taste); Chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

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These Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots are an easy, delicious side dish made in under 30 minutes. The tender carrots are covered in a sweet honey garlic sauce and packed with nutrients, perfect for a vegetarian side. Plus the whole recipe is baked in one dish for easy cleanup.

top view of glazed carrots in a white plate

You will love this Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots recipe! It’s easy to make and loved by both kids and adults. The carrots are tender, roasted to perfection, and covered in an addictive honey garlic glaze. This side dish is perfect for the holiday dinner table, but equally delicious the rest of the year.

Looking for other great side dishes? Try our Honey Roasted Butternut Squash or these Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes.

Why you will love these roasted carrots

Quick and easy. Just ten minutes of prep and you can have these glazed carrots in the oven. They’re the perfect easy side for holiday meals.
Everyone loves them! Even people who don’t like vegetables will enjoy these honey-roasted carrots. They’re tender, sweet, and full of flavor.
Healthy. Carrots are naturally full of vitamins, potassium, biotin, and other nutrients. They are a great vegetable for healthy eating, whether during the holidays or the rest of the year.

top view roasted carrots on a white plate

Ingredients you’ll need

This is just a list of ingredients you will need to make Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots. Full measurements are listed further below.

Carrots: You may use large carrots or opt for baby carrots. Larger carrots have a natural sweetness to them that we love using when making this recipe.
Olive oil: or avocado oil works just as well
Garlic cloves: you may use garlic powder but the taste will change slightly and won’t be as aromatic.
Honey or maple syrup: use maple syrup for a vegan option or agave.
Kosher salt and Ground pepper
Parsley: you may use any other fresh herbs to garnish like fresh thyme.

Ingredients for honey glazed carrots on cutting board

How to make these Honey Roasted carrots

Preheat oven to 400F.
Prep carrots. First, peel and slice the carrots diagonally into 2-inch pieces.

Coat carrots in glaze. Next, place the carrots in a large mixing bowl. Add oil, garlic, honey/maple syrup, salt and pepper. Then stir well until all the pieces are evenly coated.

Whole carrots sliced into 2-inch pieces on cutting board

Sliced carrots in bowl tossed with honey glaze

Bake. Arrange carrots in a single layer in a large non-stick baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until caramelized and fork tender.
Garnish and serve. Last, transfer the carrots to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Close view of roasted honey glazed carrots in a bowl with parsley garnish

Tips and substitutions

Carrots: You can use orange or rainbow whole carrots.
Garlic cloves: Buy it minced or mince fresh cloves.
Honey: You can substitute maple syrup, for a vegan option.
Cut the carrots into the same size pieces (about 2 inches) so that they cook evenly.
If your baking sheet pan is not non-stick line it with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray before roasting.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Consider adding some shredded parmesan cheese to the honey mixture.

White bowl with roasted honey glazed carrots and whole carrot in background

Frequently asked questions

Can I use baby carrots instead of whole carrots?

Yes, you can use baby carrots instead. Just skip slicing them since they are already small.

Can I make roasted honey-glazed carrots ahead?

Yes, you can prep the carrots in the glaze and store them in the fridge for up to 1 day before baking. You could also bake them ahead, just cook them 2-3 minutes less than directed. Then reheat in the oven before serving.

How do I store honey-glazed carrots?

Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven until heated through.

What do I serve with honey-roasted carrots?

This side dish goes well with Lemon Roasted Whole Chicken, this Garlic Beef Tenderloin Roast, our Mustard Maple Glaze Roast Turkey Breast, or this Honey Glazed Air Fryer Salmon.

Spoon scooping honey glazed carrots from bowl

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