Honey Roasted Carrots (Printable)
Sweet, tender carrots glazed with honey and roasted until golden and caramelized.
# What You'll 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 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 each piece is evenly coated with the honey mixture.
04 - Spread the carrots out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded for proper caramelization.
05 - Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through the cooking time, until carrots are tender and edges are lightly caramelized.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The honey creates these gorgeous caramelized edges that make even carrot skeptics reach for seconds
- It is the kind of side dish that looks impressive but requires almost zero active cooking time
02 -
- Overcrowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to steam instead of roast, leading to soggy carrots
- Stirring halfway through prevents one side from burning while the other stays undercooked
03 -
- Cut carrots into similar sizes so they finish roasting at the same time
- Room temperature carrots roast more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge