Description
Honey Roasted Carrots are a delightful side dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This easy recipe highlights the natural sweetness of fresh carrots, enhanced by a luscious glaze of honey and butter. Each bite offers a tender, caramelized texture that pairs beautifully with a variety of main dishes, making it an ideal choice for both everyday dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs. carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ tablespoon fresh thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, combine carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the carrots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for about 20 minutes until fork-tender.
- While roasting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in honey and cayenne until warmed through.
- Once the carrots are done, toss them in the glaze and sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg