Honey Roasted Carrots (Printable)

Sweet glazed carrots roasted with honey, olive oil, and herbs until tender and caramelized.

# 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

# 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 ensure even coating 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, 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 -
  • The natural sweetness of carrots intensifies while roasting, creating candy like vegetables without any added sugar beyond what nature already provided
  • They reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, if you somehow have leftovers
  • The ingredient list is so short you probably have everything right now
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pan or the carrots will steam instead of roast, missing out on those caramelized edges entirely
  • The honey can burn quickly at high heat, so keep an eye on them during the last few minutes
03 -
  • Cut carrots into uniform pieces so they finish roasting at the same time, or you will have some burnt while others are still crunchy
  • If the honey has thickened and hardened, warm it slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds to make it easier to whisk with the oil

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