Honey Roasted Carrots
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Honey Roasted Carrots
Description
This Honey Roasted Carrots recipe uses whole carrots sliced diagonally into chunks and tossed with melted butter and honey to enhance their natural sweetness. The carrot pieces are seasoned with salt and pepper for balanced flavor and then arranged in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Roasting at 400 degrees Fahrenheit causes the sugars in the carrots and honey to caramelize gently, resulting in a tender texture with caramelized surfaces.
The roasting process takes approximately 20 minutes, enough to cook the carrots through while developing subtle browning without over-softening. Optional chopped fresh parsley added at the end imparts freshness and a mild herb flavor that contrasts the rich sweetness. This method preserves the carrot’s flavor and texture while adding richness from butter and depth from honey and seasonings.
These roasted carrots can be served warm as a vegetable side with poultry, pork, or beef dishes, or included as part of a vegetarian meal. Their balance of sweetness and mild seasoning allows them to pair well with a variety of savory mains. The recipe is straightforward and relies on simple ingredients and a roasting technique that brings out the carrots’ natural appeal.
Ingredients
- 12 carrot tops removed
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley optional, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Slice carrots, at an angle, into 2 to 3 inch pieces. Transfer cut carrots to a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle melted butter and honey over carrots and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until carrots are caramelized and tender. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 394mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 468mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 24735IU | 495% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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