Description
This recipe features tender carrots coated in a sweet and savory honey glaze, perfect for holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and trim the baby carrots.
- In a bowl, melt the butter.
- Whisk in the honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add the carrots to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier glaze, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey for a different flavor profile.
- Baby carrots are recommended for their sweetness and uniform cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg