Description
Sweet and glossy honey roasted carrots delivered in under an hour with a rich honey-butter glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 680 g (1.5 lb) carrots, peeled and cut into 2–3 cm (3/4–1 inch) pieces
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil
- 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) honey
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh lemon juice
- 6 g (1 tsp) kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or thyme for finishing
- Optional: 1/4 tsp baking soda
- Optional spice: 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Place carrots in a large bowl, add olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
- Spread carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes, rotating halfway.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, butter, and lemon juice until smooth. Heat briefly to soften butter.
- Pour the glaze over the carrots after the initial 10 minutes of roasting and toss gently. Return to the oven for another 10–12 minutes.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes if desired for extra gloss, watching carefully. Let rest before serving.
Notes
For a savory twist, consider adding spices like smoked paprika or ground cumin. Can be made-ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150 g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1.6g
- Cholesterol: 9mg