Honey Roasted Carrots

4.80 from 10 votes

Honey Roasted Carrots

Sweet, garlicky, and perfectly caramelized, these Honey Roasted Carrots are an easy side dish that always steals the show. A simple mix of honey and olive oil turns plain carrots into glossy, golden perfection. Quick enough for a weeknight dinner and special enough for the holidays.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: honey roasted carrots, roasted carrots

Servings:

Calories: 169kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

2-3 pounds carrots peeled and trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, honey, garlic powder salt and pepper.
Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle the honey mixture over the carrots and toss them around to make sure the carrots are thoroughly coated.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or until the carrots are tender and start to brown.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

The baking time can vary based on how thick your carrots are. You want to cook them until they're fork tender.
Play around with spices for different flavor profiles. Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the honey mixture.
You can also use baby carrots if you prefer.
For a change, use equal amounts of maple syrup, agave syrup or even brown sugar.
Any protein such as chicken, turkey, pork or beef goes very well with these carrots.
Try using this honey mixture on different veggies, such as brussels sprouts, asparagus or butternut squash.
Place cooled honey roasted carrots in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

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