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Honey glazed carrots roasted with brown butter and thyme, caramelized edges on a baking tray

Honey glazed carrots

These Honey Glazed Carrots combine roasted carrots with a rich brown-butter and honey glaze. The result is tender vegetables with lightly caramelized edges and a balanced sweet-savory flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French Fusion, Modern American
Servings 6 people
Calories 145 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 Small saucepan
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Carrots

  • 2 lbs 900 g carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

Glaze Base

  • 4 tbsp 56 g unsalted butter

Sweetener

  • 3 tbsp 45 ml raw honey

Flavor Balance

  • 1 tsp 5 ml apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves about 3 g

Seasoning

  • ½ tsp sea salt 3 g
  • ¼ tsp cracked black pepper 1 g

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven

  • Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Prepare the Brown Butter

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue whisking until the butter foams and develops a golden color with a nutty aroma.

Create the Glaze

  • Remove the pan from heat and whisk in the honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Coat the Carrots

  • Place the carrots in a mixing bowl and toss with about ¾ of the glaze.

Roast the Carrots

  • Spread them across the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes.

Finish the Caramelization

  • Drizzle the remaining glaze over the carrots, toss gently, and roast for another 5–10 minutes until lightly caramelized.

Garnish and Serve

  • Sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

Video

Notes

Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calories: 145 kcal
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 4 g
Vitamin A: 340% Daily Value
 
The embedded video is not this exact recipe; it’s included only as a general guideline.
Keyword DishStories, Healthy Sides, Honey Glazed Carrots, Vegetarian Recipes