Honey Roasted Carrots (Printable)

Sweet, caramelized carrots roasted with honey and herbs for a vibrant side dish ready in 35 minutes.

# 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

# Directions:

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 pieces 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 warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They turn even carrot skeptics into believers with that perfect sweet and savory balance
  • You can throw them together in 5 minutes and let the oven do all the work
  • The leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day
02 -
  • Do not crowd the baking sheet or the carrots will steam instead of roast
  • Stir them halfway through or the bottoms will get too dark while the tops stay undercooked
  • Watch them closely in the last 5 minutes because honey goes from perfect to burnt quickly
03 -
  • Let the pan cool for just 2 minutes before removing the carrots so they release more easily
  • If the honey is too thick to whisk, warm the bowl in the microwave for 10 seconds first

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