Roasted Carrots with Honey Balsamic Glaze

Name: Roasted Carrots with Honey Balsamic Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs. carrots ($1.69); 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.16); 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02); 1/4 tsp pepper ($0.02); 2 Tbsp honey ($0.24); 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar ($0.55); 1 Tbsp butter ($0.14)

$2.82 recipe / $0.71 serving

by Beth Moncel

published Feb 23, 2012updated Feb 1, 2024

4.69 from 16 votes

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Roasted carrots are divine. They get super sweet as the natural sugars caramelize in the oven, but when you add a honey balsamic glaze it just takes them to the next level! These Roasted Carrots with Honey Balsamic Glaze are sweet, tangy, and rich, all at the same time. And the best part? This Roasted Carrots recipe is incredibly simple. So you can have these heavenly carrots with a honey balsamic glaze as a side dish with dinner any day of the week, or save them for a special occasion like Thanksgiving, Easter, or even a date night in. Either way, they’re simple and delicious, and you won’t regret it.

A bowl of honey balsamic glazed carrots garnished with parsley

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Garnished with parsley for color.

This super delicious side dish is incredibly easy. Here’s what you’ll need to make these roasted carrots:

Carrots: You can use basic generic carrots (the best price option), pre-peeled baby carrots (the easiest), or fancy carrots that have the tops still attached for the best presentation (trim the tops before roasting to prevent burning).
Olive Oil: The carrots are coated in olive oil before roasting so they stay moist, which helps the natural sugars caramelize properly.
Honey: Honey balances the acidic flavor of the balsamic vinegar in the glaze and creates the thick, shiny texture of the glaze.
Balsamic Vinegar: Balsamic vinegar adds a deliciously deep and tangy flavor to the glaze.
Butter: The richness of butter balances the acidity of the vinegar and helps create a nice sheen in the glaze.
Salt & Pepper: The carrots are seasoned simply with salt and pepper to prevent the flavors from getting too muddy. We really want the carrots to shine!

What to Serve with Roasted Carrots

I love these carrots with a really herby main dish, like Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin, or Herb Roasted Chicken Breast. The sweet and tangy roasted carrots will make a nice contrast to the more subtle, deep herbal flavors. And don’t forget a big ol’ pile of creamy mashed potatoes! The tangy balsamic glaze also pairs really well with something like Classic Homemade Meatloaf. These fancy-pants carrots also make a beautiful addition to any Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter dinner.

Peeling carrots is entirely optional, but carrots do grow underground so it’s important to clean them well either way. Some people find carrot skin to be slightly bitter, so if you’re sensitive to bitter flavor you may prefer them peeled. Otherwise, you can simply scrub them well with a vegetable brush and leave the skin on for a more rustic look.

Not into balsamic glaze? Try our classic Easy Roasted Carrots Recipe.

Roasted Carrots with Honey Balsamic Glaze

4.69 from 16 votes

Take your dinner menu to the next level with these sweet and tangy Roasted Carrots with Honey Balsamic Glaze as a side dish.

Author: Beth Moncel

close up side view of a bowl of honey balsamic glazed carrots

Servings 4

Prep 15

Cook 30

Total 45

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Ingredients

2 lbs. carrots ($1.69)
1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.16)
1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
1/4 tsp pepper ($0.02)
2 Tbsp honey ($0.24)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar ($0.55)
1 Tbsp butter ($0.14)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Wash and/or peel the carrots, then cut them into one-inch pieces.
Place the carrots on a parchment lined baking sheet and drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add ¼ salt, ¼ tsp pepper, and toss the carrots until coated. Transfer the carrots to the oven and roast for 30 minutes, stirring once half-way through.
While the carrots are roasting, prepare the honey balsamic glaze. Add the honey and balsamic vinegar to a small sauce pot and stir to combine. Simmer the glaze over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, or until it has reduced and thickened slightly. Remove the pot from the heat, then add the butter. Stir until the butter has melted into the glaze. Set the glaze aside.
When the carrots are finished roasting, drizzle the honey balsamic glaze over top and toss to coat. Serve warm!

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Equipment

Enamelware Sheet Pan
Parchment Paper
Chef’s Knife

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 193.5kcalCarbohydrates: 32.93gProtein: 2.23gFat: 6.28gSodium: 238.83mgFiber: 2.95g

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close up of a forkful of honey balsamic glazed carrots with the bowl in the background

How to Make Roasted Carrots with Honey Balsamic Glaze – Step By Step Photos

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Wash or peel two pounds of carrots and slice them into 1-inch pieces. Place the carrots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper, and toss until the carrots are coated in oil, salt, and pepper. Roast the carrots for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring once halfway through.

Balsamic vinegar and honey in a sauce pot

While the carrots are still in the oven, prepare the balsamic glaze. Combine ¼ cup balsamic vinegar and 2 Tbsp honey in a small pot and simmer over medium-low for about 10 minutes or until it has thickened slightly.

Once the balsamic and honey mixture has reduced and thickened slightly, turn the burner off and add 1 Tbsp butter. Stir until the butter has melted into the glaze. Set the honey balsamic glaze aside.

When the carrots are finished roasting, remove them from the oven and pour the honey balsamic glaze over top.

Toss the carrots to coat in the honey balsamic glaze. You can do this in a bowl if you prefer so that you don’t lose any of the delicious glaze.

Serve the delicious roasted carrots warm! You can garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

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