Roasted Carrots Honey Glaze (Print Version)
Caramelized carrots with a sweet honey glaze and fresh herbs for an elegant side dish.
# What You 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 unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, melted butter, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Add the carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the glaze mixture.
04 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between pieces for even roasting.
05 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The natural sweetness of carrots gets amplified into something almost candy-like while still tasting like vegetables
- These come together in under 40 minutes but look like you spent way more effort on them
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan is the fastest way to end up with steamed instead of roasted carrots
- The glaze will burn quickly, so watch them closely during those last 5 minutes
03 -
- Buy the bagged baby carrots for a shortcut, just add 5 minutes to the roasting time
- Double the glaze and toss some roasted sweet potato wedges in half of it