Roasted Carrots Honey Glaze (Printable)
Tender roasted carrots glazed with honey and herbs, perfect as an elegant side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or left whole if thin
→ Glaze
02 - 2 tbsp honey
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, melted butter, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Add the carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the glaze mixture.
04 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
05 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The natural sweetness of carrots meets honey in a way that feels almost magical
- Its the kind of side dish that disappears first and has people asking for the recipe
02 -
- Resist the urge to move the carrots around too much while they roast. Let them develop contact with the hot pan for better browning.
- The glaze will bubble and darken in the oven. This is normal and exactly what creates those irresistible sticky edges.
03 -
- For even cooking, cut your carrots into similar sized pieces. I prefer batons about three inches long and half an inch thick.
- If your glaze seems too thick to coat easily, warm it for ten seconds in the microwave before adding the carrots.