Easy Roasted Carrots (Maple or Honey)
These roasted carrots are tender, lightly caramelized, and finished with a buttery maple glaze. Adding the glaze partway through roasting keeps the flavor balanced and prevents over-browning. An easy side dish that works for both everyday meals and holidays.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 133kcal
Equipment
- aluminum foil
- Baking sheet
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds young carrots peeled, green tops trimmed to about 2 inches (see notes)
- 2 Tbsps butter melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- sour cream or yogurt for serving optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Arrange carrots on the baking sheet. Drizzle with melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss lightly to coat.2 pounds young carrots, 2 Tbsps butter, ½ tsp garlic powder, Kosher salt and black pepper
- Spread into a single layer and roast for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove carrots from oven and drizzle with maple syrup. Toss with tongs to coat.¼ cup maple syrup
- Return to the oven and roast for another 10–15 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- For deeper color, roast a few minutes longer, watching closely.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and thyme before serving.1 Tbsp fresh parsley, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Notes
Notes
- If some carrots are much thicker than others, cut them in half lengthwise so they cook evenly.
- If using fewer carrots, reduce the maple syrup slightly to prevent excess browning.
- Thin carrot ends may brown more quickly—this adds flavor, but you can toss once during roasting for more even cooking.
- For deeper caramelization, roast a few minutes longer as needed, watching closely.
- Fresh herbs add brightness—sprinkle them on just before serving.
- For a simple variation, drizzle with thinned sour cream or yogurt before serving for a tangy contrast.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 25448IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg