Description
These honey glazed carrots and parsnips are the perfect sweet and savory side dish. Roasted root vegetables coated in a buttery honey glaze make this an easy holiday or weeknight favorite. Learn how to make this simple vegetable recipe with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
3 large carrots
3 large parsnips
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Peel the carrots and parsnips, then cut them into even sticks or chunks.
2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
3. Toss the carrots and parsnips with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet. Spread in a single layer.
4. Roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until vegetables start to soften and brown.
5. Melt butter and honey together in a small saucepan over low heat.
6. Drizzle the glaze over roasted vegetables and gently toss to coat.
7. Return to the oven for 10–15 more minutes, until tender and caramelized.
8. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh, firm carrots and parsnips for best texture.
You can substitute maple syrup for honey if preferred.
Try adding fresh thyme or rosemary for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg