Roasted Carrots with Honey (Printable)
Sweet carrots roasted with a honey glaze, finished with parsley and sesame seeds for a flavorful side.
# 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 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 tsp toasted sesame seeds or chopped nuts
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
04 - Drizzle the honey glaze evenly over the carrots and toss to coat thoroughly.
05 - Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, turning the carrots halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
06 - Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and toasted sesame seeds or nuts, if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey caramelizes in the oven creating those gorgeous sticky edges that make roasted vegetables addictive
- It comes together in under ten minutes of active work but tastes like you spent way more effort on it
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- Overcrowding the pan will steam the carrots instead of roasting them, so use two sheets if needed
- The glaze can burn quickly in the last few minutes, so keep an eye on them
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- Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent the honey glaze from dripping into your oven as it caramelizes
- Let the carrots sit for about 5 minutes after roasting to let the glaze set slightly before serving