Description
Honey Roasted Carrots are a simple, flavorful side dish featuring tender, caramelized carrots glazed with natural honey, olive oil, warm cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper. This healthy and colorful recipe enhances the natural sweetness and texture of fresh carrots, making it a perfect companion to a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
- 2 tbsp natural honey (natural)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Peel the carrots thoroughly and cut them into evenly sized sticks or rounds to ensure uniform roasting and a consistently tender texture.
- Make the Honey Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together natural honey, olive oil, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined for the flavorful coating.
- Toss and Arrange: Place the carrot pieces in a large bowl, pour the honey glaze over them, and toss gently to coat evenly. Arrange the glazed carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking tray for even roasting.
- Roast to Perfection: Bake the carrots in a preheated oven at 400°F (205°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. The carrots should be tender with caramelized edges and a slight crunch.
- Add Fresh Herbs and Serve: Once roasted, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the carrots for extra aroma and color. Serve warm and enjoy the vibrant, sweet, and savory flavors.
Notes
- Cut carrots evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Use fresh carrots for better sweetness and texture.
- Do not overcrowd the baking tray to allow proper roasting and caramelization.
- Flip carrots halfway through roasting for even browning.
- Optionally drizzle additional natural honey on hot carrots before serving for more sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Honey Roasted Carrots, roasted carrots, honey glaze side dish, healthy carrot recipe, simple vegetable side
