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Honey Roasted Carrots

Honey Roasted Carrots are the perfect accompaniment for any weeknight meal or a side at the holiday table! This versatile side dish bakes up easily and tastes delicious! All you need are a handful of ingredients and less than an hour to make this slightly sweet-spicy carrots recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 97 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch carrots
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cayenne pepper for dusting

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spritz a rimmed sheet pan with nonstick baking spray, and set aside. (You could also line the sheet pan with parchment paper.)
  2. Remove the stems from the carrots. Peel with a vegetable peeler. Place in a large bowl.
  3. Pour the olive oil and honey over the carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  4. Transfer the carrots to the prepared sheet pan.
  5. Sprinkle the cayenne pepper over the carrots. (Be careful with this—a little goes a long way.)
  6. Bake in the preheated over for 25 minutes, or until fork tender.
  7. Enjoy warm!

Notes

  • How to store: Place the cooled carrots in an airtight food storage container. Keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat until warmed through in the microwave.
  • Double or triple this recipe for a crowd.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 97kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 81mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 97

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 97kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Sodium 81mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.