Side Dishes

November 11, 2021

Coconut Ginger Glazed Carrots

Coconut Ginger Glazed Carrots are a new spin on classic glazed carrots, which make appearances on holiday tables this time of year. Give your carrots an update this year with this sweet and spicy combination!

I got this combination of flavors in my mind earlier in the fall, and couldn’t get it out until I tried it. It was a huge hit, from the first try! And when I received rainbow carrots in my produce order the week that I was testing this recipe, I knew that rainbow carrots had to be the suggestion in the final recipe. The variety of colors makes this dish pop, and between the colors and flavors in this recipe, it’s sure to be a stand-out on your holiday table!

The coconut oil and honey make a thick glaze that reduces and caramelizes as the carrots roast in the oven. The ginger and turmeric add spice and earthiness to the carrots. The shredded coconut and candied ginger added in the last few minutes of cooking brighten this dish up and balance all the deep flavors. I hope you’ll add these Coconut Ginger Glazed Carrots to your holiday menu this year!

Ingredients assembled for Coconut Ginger Glazed Carrots
Assemble your ingredients.

Coconut oil, honey and spices whisked in a measuring cup
Whisk up the coconut oil, honey, and spices. Pop it in the microwave if you need to help it along - heat will help soften the honey and make it easier to combine.

Stages of roasting the rainbow carrots
Cut the carrots in half lengthwise. Toss them in the glaze to coat, then roast in the oven until tender. Add the shredded coconut and candied ginger, and roast a few more minutes to toast the coconut.

Finished Coconut Ginger Glazed Carrots on a white serving platter
Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving platter immediately, because the glaze will become quite sticky as it cools!

Coconut Ginger Glazed Carrots on a white serving platter with a wooden spatula and fresh ginger next to the platter
I hope these Coconut Ginger Glazed Carrots find a place on your holiday table this year!

Coconut Ginger Glazed Carrots

Coconut Ginger Glazed Carrots are a new spin on classic glazed carrots, which make appearances on holiday tables this time of year. Give your carrots an update this year with this sweet and spicy combination!

Author:

Kira Freed - The Joyful Plateful

Prep:

10

min

cook:

45

min

total:

55

min

Ingredients

2 pounds rainbow carrots

1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

1/4 cup honey

2 tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. ground turmeric

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1/4 cup minced candied ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lined a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat, and set aside. 
  2. Wash and dry carrots well. Remove any tough top, and cut the carrots lengthwise down the middle. Place halved carrots on the baking sheet. 
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, honey, ginger, salt, turmeric, and pepper. You can help the process along by microwaving the mixture for 30 seconds, to help heat the oil and soften the honey. Pour the mixture over the halved carrots, and toss until all the carrots are evenly coated in the mixture. 
  4. Roast the carrots at 425 degrees F for 40 minutes. Remove the sheet pan from the oven, and scatter the shredded coconut and minced candied ginger evenly over the carrots. Return the carrots to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, to help toast the shredded coconut. 
  5. Remove the glazed carrots from the sheet pan to a serving platter immediately (the glaze will become quite sticky as it cools!). 
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March 19, 2024
Hannah
Sounds sooooo yummy. I will definitely prepare this