Description
Honey Roasted Carrots are a simple yet flavorful side dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with a rich honey-butter glaze. The carrots are roasted until tender and caramelized, then tossed in a sweet and slightly spicy honey mixture, making them a perfect complement to any meal.
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 fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Carrots: Toss the carrot chunks with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread them evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast Carrots: Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they are fork-tender.
- Make Honey Butter Glaze: While the carrots are roasting, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in the honey and cayenne pepper, cooking for several minutes to combine the flavors.
- Combine and Serve: Once the carrots are roasted, transfer them to the saucepan with the honey butter glaze and stir to coat. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Carrot Size: Ensure even roasting by cutting thicker carrots in half lengthwise.
- Herb Options: You can substitute thyme or parsley with rosemary or sage for different flavors.
- Spice Level: Adjust the cayenne pepper to taste for more or less heat.
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare the carrots in advance and reheat them with the honey butter glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Honey Roasted Carrots