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Roasted Baby Carrots with Honey – The Best Sweet & Savory Side Dish

This easy and tasty side dish features baby carrots glazed with honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon, roasted to a soft, caramelized perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the glaze
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted) Can use coconut oil for a vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons honey Can replace with pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
For the carrots
  • 1 pound baby carrots (rinsed and dried)
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, cinnamon, avocado oil, melted butter, honey, and salt.
  3. Add the baby carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
Cooking
  1. Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on the baking dish.
  2. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
  3. Continue roasting in 5-minute increments if needed until the desired tenderness is reached.
  4. Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Serve warm with grilled chicken, roasted pork, or baked fish. For added flavor, a squeeze of lemon or a splash of balsamic vinegar can be added just before serving.