These butter and honey glazed carrots roast in a sweet, buttery sauce with a little brown sugar, chicken stock, and fresh parsley. Cut the carrots into evenly sized chunks, coat them with the warm glaze, and let the oven cook them until fork-tender. They’re an easy side to serve with roast chicken, pork, or beef, and their warm sweetness fits just as well alongside a weeknight dinner as a holiday spread.

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven and Prepare the Carrots

To begin making these butter and honey roasted carrots, the first step is to preheat your oven to 400° F. While the oven is preheating, rinse and peel the carrots, and then I like to cut them into big chunks on an angle. Make sure they are the same size. This will ensure that the carrots cook evenly and become tender enough to melt in your mouth.

Step 2: Melt the Butter

Now that the carrots are prepped, it's time to move on to step two of this recipe. Start by placing the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. This will allow it to slowly melt without burning or browning. Once the butter is fully melted, add the brown sugar, chicken stock and parsley. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Step 3: Mix the Butter and Honey

With the butter melted and ready to go, it's time to add the sweetness to the mix. Take the saucepan off the heat and add the honey, stirring until the two are fully blended. The resulting mixture should have a smooth and consistent texture, with no lumps or clumps of either ingredient.

Step 4: Roast the Carrots

Now that the honey and butter are mixed to perfection, it's time to move on to the next step: roasting the carrots. I like to use a Dutch oven for this recipe because they retain their heat so well and the carrots get a nice caramelization on them.

Place the carrots in the Dutch oven (or cast iron skillet) and pour the melted butter all over them. Toss to coat. Place them on the middle rack of the oven and roast the carrots for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and tender.

Keep an eye on them towards the end of the cooking time to make sure they don't burn. Once they are done, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish.

Serving Suggestions and Ideas

While these butter and honey glazed carrots are delicious on their own, they also make a great side dish for a variety of meals. Here are some pairing suggestions to take your meal to the next level:

Roasted Meat: The sweetness of the glazed carrots pairs perfectly with savory and hearty roasted meats like beef, pork, or lamb. Try serving them alongside our Flank Steak for a tasty and low carb meal.
Grilled Fish: If you're looking for a lighter option to pair with your glazed carrots, grilled fish is a great choice. The sweet and savory flavor of the carrots adds a nice contrast to the mild flavor of the fish. Try our Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa.
Salads: If you're looking for a lighter meal, the glazed carrots make a great addition to any salad. Try mixing them with mixed greens, feta cheese, and walnuts for a delicious and filling salad.
Rice Dishes: Whether you're making a stir fry or a bowl recipe, adding them to our Chipotle Burrito Bowl adds a sweet and healthy component.