Roasted Carrots Honey Glaze (Printable)

Tender carrots roasted with a sweet honey glaze and fresh herb garnish, a perfect elegant side.

# What You 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

# Steps:

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 well combined.
03 - Add the carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the glaze mixture.
04 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even spacing for proper caramelization.
05 - Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, 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 glaze creates those gorgeous caramelized edges that make vegetables taste like candy
  • They reheat beautifully so you can make them hours before guests arrive
  • Even carrot skeptics end up reaching for seconds
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan will make them steam instead of roast so use two baking sheets if needed
  • The glaze can burn quickly so check them at 20 minutes the first time you make it
03 -
  • Pat the carrots completely dry before tossing so the glaze actually sticks
  • Use a rimmed baking sheet to catch any caramelized drippings

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