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Honey Glazed Carrots

A brief summary of the recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds medium carrots about 8
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1.5 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.5 small lemon
  • Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

  • Position an oven rack in the middle and preheat the oven to 425F.
  • Peel and trim the carrots, cutting them into 2-inch pieces. If any pieces are thicker than 1 inch, slice them lengthwise to about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thickness; otherwise, keep them whole. Place the carrots on a rimmed baking sheet. Mince the garlic.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook while stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat, then stir in the honey until well combined.
  • Pour half of the honey mixture over the carrots and toss to ensure they are covered. Sprinkle with the salt and black pepper, then toss again. Spread the carrots out evenly on the baking sheet.
  • Roast the carrots for 15 minutes, then stir them and continue roasting until they are tender and browned on the bottom, about 15 to 20 minutes more. Drizzle the remaining honey mixture over the carrots and squeeze the juice from half a lemon on top, tossing to coat them. Transfer the finished carrots to a serving bowl. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is between 35 to 40 minutes. This recipe serves 6. You can prepare the carrots by peeling and chopping them up to one day in advance; just store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.