Roasted Carrots Honey Glaze (Printable)

Tender roasted carrots with a sweet honey glaze and herb garnish. An elegant side for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or left whole if thin

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp honey
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, melted butter, salt, and pepper until combined.
03 - Add the carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the glaze.
04 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
05 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey creates these gorgeous sticky edges that make them taste like candy from a farmers market stand
  • They turn humble vegetables into something guests actually ask for the recipe for
02 -
  • Do not crowd the baking sheet or the carrots will steam instead of roast and you will miss out on the caramelization
  • Let the pan sit for a few minutes before serving because the glaze thickens and clings better as it cools slightly
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper because the honey gets incredibly sticky and will bond permanently to metal
  • Room temperature honey mixes much more easily with the other glaze ingredients than cold honey from the pantry

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