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These quick honey garlic carrots are the easiest way to make veggies irresistible! Oven-baked to caramelized perfection in just 40 minutes of mostly hands-off time, they’re a sweet and savory side dish that works for weeknights or holiday meals. Enjoy them as a vegetarian side dish to my Healthy & Tasty Herby Breaded Tofu or any meal!
If you’ve never had honey garlic roasted carrots before, get ready, because these little gems are next-level addictive.
The natural sweetness of the carrots gets all caramelized in the oven, then the honey and garlic create this glossy, sticky glaze that’s equal parts sweet, savory, with a little garlicky kick.
They’re tender on the inside, golden at the edges, and taste fancy enough for holidays but easy enough to whip up on a Tuesday night!
Basically, the kind of veggie side dish that makes you forget you’re eating vegetables, just like my irresistible Easy Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic & Nutritional Yeast!
The Carrots Everyone Will Beg For
As a Registered Dietitian, I’m always on the hunt for veggies that actually taste amazing, and these roasted carrots with honey and garlic definitely deliver!
They’re totally crave-worthy on their own, BUT they also play perfectly with any protein or grain!
Pair them with my 20-Minute Ginger Sesame Tofu, which you can whip up on the stovetop while the carrots roast in the oven, and you’ve got an easy, hands-off meal that feels fancy without all the fuss!
Your Shortcut to a Delicious Side
These easy honey garlic roasted carrots are already a weeknight favorite, but I tested an even quicker trick: chop them into rounds instead of leaving them whole!
In just 20–25 minutes, they’re perfectly caramelized, which is super ideal for when you’re short on time!
If you want the perfect fiber-rich carb to serve alongside this easy honey garlic carrots recipe, my 25-Minute Rosemary Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoesare a no-brainer! They roast up at the same time in the oven, turning irresistibly golden on the outside while staying soft and fluffy inside!
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Seriously Easy Honey Garlic Glazed Carrots (Oven-Baked!)
Ingredients
- 10 large carrots, peeled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Equipment
- 1 large sheet pan or other baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper and whisk until well combined.
- Place the peeled carrots in a large bowl and pour the honey mixture on top. Toss until they're well coated, then lay evenly-spaced on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes, depending on how big your carrots are, flipping half way through. The carrots are done cooking when the ends are golden brown and they're fork tender! Feel free to drizzle with a little more honey or top with flaky salt and enjoy!
