Honey Roasted Carrots
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Honey Roasted Carrots
Description
In this recipe, trimmed carrots are prepared by cutting them to size—small garden carrots can be left whole or halved, while larger carrots are halved or quartered lengthwise to ensure even roasting. They’re coated with a mixture of honey and olive oil, then seasoned with salt and black pepper before roasting in a hot 425°F oven. Roasting for 20-25 minutes softens the carrots to a tender-crisp texture, allowing some caramelization to develop.
After roasting, the carrots are tossed with butter and freshly chopped dill and parsley, adding richness and herbal freshness that balance the honey’s sweetness. Additional seasoning can be adjusted after adding the herbs. This side dish offers a natural sweetness complemented by savory and herbal flavors and works well as a warm accompaniment to mains.
These carrots are best served warm, straight from the oven, maintaining their texture and color. The roasting method enhances the carrots’ natural sugars without overwhelming them with honey’s sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds carrot trimmed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons dill chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Wash carrots and dry well. Cut carrots, this will vary based on size/type. Small garden carrots can be left whole or halved. Larger store carrots should be halved or quartered lengthwise.
- Mix honey and olive oil in a small bowl. Drizzle over carrots. Add salt & pepper to taste and toss well.
- Roast carrots 20-25 or until tender crisp. Remove from oven, toss with butter, dill and parsley. Season with salt & pepper if needed.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 544mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 28590IU | 572% |
| Vitamin C | 11.4mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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