Description
Honey Glazed Carrots and Parsnips are the kind of easy side dish that instantly makes dinner feel more special. Tender roasted carrots and parsnips are coated in a buttery honey glaze with garlic, thyme, and a touch of black pepper for a sweet-savory finish. This colorful vegetable side is perfect for holiday dinners, easy weeknight meals, cozy dinner ideas, and anyone looking for simple food ideas, an easy recipe, or a healthy-ish side dish that tastes as good as it looks.
Ingredients
1 lb carrots
1 lb parsnips
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Peel the carrots and parsnips, then cut them into similar-sized thick sticks so they roast evenly.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
4. Add the carrots and parsnips to the bowl and toss until every piece is well coated in the glaze.
5. Spread the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until tender and caramelized around the edges.
7. Transfer to a serving dish, spoon over any glaze from the pan, and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Cut the carrots and parsnips into similar sizes so they finish roasting at the same time and develop even caramelization.
For deeper color and flavor, switch the oven to broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watching closely so the honey does not burn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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