Roasted Carrots Honey Glaze (Printable)
Tender roasted carrots glazed with honey and lemon, creating a sweet-savory side dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
→ Glaze
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
08 - 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway, until carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
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- The honey creates these beautiful caramelized edges that make you feel like you made something fancy with almost zero effort
- These carrots convert even the most stubborn vegetable skeptics at the dinner table
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- Overcrowding the pan will steam instead of roast, so use two sheets if needed
- The honey can burn quickly, so keep an eye on them during the last 5 minutes
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- Cut your carrots into uniform sticks so they all finish cooking at the same time
- Room temperature carrots roast more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge