Honey Roasted Carrots (Printable)
Sweet, caramelized carrots glazed with honey and herbs. 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
# How to Make It:
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 ensure even coating with the honey mixture.
04 - Spread the carrots out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces do not overlap.
05 - Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until carrots are tender and edges are lightly caramelized.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm for best flavor.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The honey creates these gorgeous sticky caramelized bits that make ordinary carrots feel like a restaurant side dish
- It turns skeptics into vegetable lovers with almost no hands on time
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- Do not crowd your baking sheet or the carrots will steam instead of roast and you will miss out on those caramelized edges
- Stirring halfway through is non negotiable for even cooking and preventing burnt bottoms
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- Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes
- Double the recipe and keep extras in the fridge for quick lunch additions throughout the week