Honey roasted carrots are an outstanding side dish. If you’re searching for easy dinner or holiday recipes, these sweet-and-savory roasted carrots are a must-try.
Beyond family and festivities, the food is often the highlight of holiday gatherings. Side dishes are what bring a meal together, and honey roasted carrots offer the ideal balance of natural sweetness and savory depth. They’re simple to prepare, oven-friendly, and pair beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or a vegetarian main.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick to assemble and hands-off in the oven — perfect when you’re making several dishes.
- Carrots are caramelized on the outside while staying tender inside, delivering sweet and savory flavors in every bite.
- Customizable: add heat, extra honey, or finish with butter and fresh herbs for extra richness.
Top Tips
- Watch the carrots toward the end of roasting to keep them tender but not mushy; you want a slight caramelized edge.
- Season generously. The mix of honey, soy sauce, granulated garlic, and oregano gives a well-rounded sweet-savory profile.
Take Your Carrots To The Next Level…
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use a little extra honey for a sweeter glaze.
- Brush with melted butter right after they come out of the oven and garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and shine.
Check Out These Other Holiday Recipes
- Fried Deviled Eggs
- Creamed Mushrooms
- Maple Roasted Turkey Breast
- Honey Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
If you tried this recipe, consider leaving a rating in the recipe card below or a review in the comments. Follow the original author on social channels if you want more seasonal ideas.
Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots
By Julie Maestre
Tender-crisp honey garlic roasted carrots make a wonderful side. The oven does most of the work while you prepare the rest of the meal. For extra richness, brush with melted butter as soon as they come out of the oven.
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 50 mins
Total: 55 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8-10 medium carrots
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, granulated garlic, and oregano.
- Peel and rinse the carrots, then arrange them in a single layer on a baking dish.
- Pour the honey-soy mixture over the carrots, reserving about 2 tablespoons.
- Roast for 25 minutes, then flip the carrots and brush with the reserved mixture.
- Roast another 25 minutes, or until carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
- Brush with melted butter, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 78 kcal |
Carbohydrates: 15 g |
Protein: 1 g |
Fat: 1 g |
Sodium: 433 mg |
Sugar: 11 g |
Vitamin A: 10235 IU
Carbohydrates: 15 g |
Protein: 1 g |
Fat: 1 g |
Sodium: 433 mg |
Sugar: 11 g |
Vitamin A: 10235 IU
Nutrition information is an approximation.
Additional Info
Author: Julie Maestre
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 78
Keyword: Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots, Honey Roasted Carrots
Like this recipe? Leave a comment below!