5.0 from 3 votes
Honey Butter Roasted Carrots and Asparagus
Upgrade your veggie game with these mouthwatering honey butter roasted carrots and asparagus! Quick, easy, & bursting with flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 (as a side)
Calories: 944 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
North American , American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup melted butter (preferably unsalted)
- ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp sea salt (plus more for topping)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 1 lb carrots (peeled and cut into quarters lengthwise)
- 1 lb asparagus (tough ends trimmed off)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, honey, and salt until well combined.
- Place carrots and asparagus on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spreading them out evenly.
- Brush the honey butter mixture onto the vegetables.
- Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Serve with an extra sprinkle of sea salt and lemon zest.
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Notes
- Heat the honey in the microwave for 30 seconds to make is easier to brush onto the vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Calories
944kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
132g
(44%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
3016mg
(126%)
Potassium
2436mg
(70%)
Fiber
23g
(92%)
Sugar
100g
(200%)
Vitamin A
80627IU
(1613%)
Vitamin C
60mg
(67%)
Calcium
287mg
(29%)
Iron
12mg
(67%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(as a side)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 944
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 944kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 132g | 44% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 3016mg | 126% |
| Potassium | 2436mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 23g | 92% |
| Sugar | 100g | 200% |
| Vitamin A | 80627IU | 1613% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 287mg | 29% |
| Iron | 12mg | 67% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.