Description
Honey Roasted Carrots are a delightful side dish that perfectly balances sweetness and savory flavors. Ideal for any occasion, from holiday feasts to casual dinners, this recipe transforms simple carrots into a gourmet delight with minimal effort.
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 (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast the carrots for about 20 minutes until they are fork-tender and slightly caramelized.
- While the carrots roast, melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in honey and cayenne until well combined.
- Once the carrots are done, toss them in the honey glaze and sprinkle with fresh thyme or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg