Honey Roasted Carrots (Printable)

Sweet, tender carrots glazed with honey and roasted until caramelized. A simple, vibrant side dish ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and 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 in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces are not overcrowded.
05 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until carrots are tender and edges are lightly caramelized.
06 - Transfer roasted carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The honey creates these gorgeous sticky caramelized bits that make carrots taste like candy
  • It takes literally five minutes to prep and you can forget about them in the oven
  • These reheat beautifully so you can make them ahead for dinner parties
02 -
  • Do not be tempted to crowd the baking sheet or your carrots will steam instead of roast
  • The honey can burn quickly so keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of cooking
03 -
  • Cut your carrots into similar sizes so they all finish cooking at the same time
  • Let the pan sit for 2 minutes after roasting so the honey sets slightly

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