Honey Roasted Carrots (Printable)

Sweet glazed carrots roasted with honey and herbs until tender and caramelized.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds

→ Dressing

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Herbs (Optional)

06 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Add the carrots to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating with the honey mixture.
04 - Spread the carrots out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
05 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until carrots are tender and edges are lightly caramelized.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey creates these gorgeous sticky edges that make vegetables feel like a treat instead of an obligation
  • They come together in under 40 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet or the carrots will steam instead of roast, and you'll miss out on that caramelization
  • Set a timer to flip them halfway through because the difference between perfectly roasted and burnt is about 3 minutes
03 -
  • Cut your carrots into similar sized pieces so they roast evenly
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment it saves you from scrubbing hardened honey off metal later

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