Honey Orange Roasted Carrots
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Honey Orange Roasted Carrots
Description
The Honey Orange Roasted Carrots recipe features peeled carrots tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roasted at a high temperature until tender. A mixture of honey and bitter orange marmalade is brushed over the carrots mid-roasting, creating a sticky, citrus-sweet glaze as they finish cooking. This roasting method softens the carrots while concentrating their sweetness and infusing them with bright orange flavor. Adding herbs or cheese before serving offers additional layers of taste and texture. Overall, it's a straightforward roasting technique that balances natural vegetable sweetness with citrus and honey for a harmonious side dish.
Carrots are prepped by peeling and halving thicker stalks, then baked at 425°F for about 15 minutes before glazing and roasting an additional 5 to 7 minutes. This timing ensures they reach a tender yet firm texture suitable for serving immediately.
To serve, these glazed carrots pair well with roasted or grilled meats as a fresh alternative to plain vegetables. They also work nicely as part of a larger holiday or dinner spread with their colorful presentation and layered flavors.
According to the notes, leftover carrots store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, enabling convenient reheating or use in other dishes. Using aluminum foil on the baking sheet speeds up cleanup after roasting.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrot peeled (I use 1 pound multi-colored and 1 pound orange; use thinner carrots and if they are thicker halve them
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup bitter orange marmalade Hero brand, premium
- parsley optional for garnishing, fresh
- cheese optional for garnishing (feta, gorgonzola, Parmesan, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
- Add the carrots, evenly drizzle with olive oil, evenly sprinkle with salt and pepper, and using your hands toss to evenly coat the carrots.
- Roast for about 15 minutes, or until quite tender.
- While carrots are roasting, to a small bowl, add the honey, Bitter Orange, and stir to combine.
- Remove baking sheet from oven, flip carrots, and using a pastry brush, evenly and liberally brush the carrots with the honey orange mixture.
- Return baking sheet to the oven and bake for about 5 to 7 additional minutes, or until carrots are as done as desired.
- Optionally garnish with parsley and/or cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftover roasted carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Use a foil-lined baking sheet for easier cleanup after roasting.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 542mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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