Honey Roasted Carrots (Print Version)
Sweet, tender carrots glazed with honey and roasted until caramelized. An easy, vibrant side dish ready in 35 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Produce
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
→ Dressing
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Herbs (Optional)
06 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Add the carrots to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat evenly with the honey mixture.
04 - Spread the carrots out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
05 - Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until carrots are tender and lightly caramelized.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Transforms ordinary carrots into something extraordinary with just five minutes of prep
- The natural sweetness gets amplified without any complicated techniques
02 -
- Don't crowd the pan or you'll end up steaming instead of roasting, which defeats the whole purpose
- The honey can burn quickly, so keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of cooking
03 -
- Buy carrots with the greens still attached if possible, they're fresher and sweeter
- Room temperature honey is much easier to work with than cold from the fridge