Honey Roasted Carrots
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Honey Roasted Carrots
Description
This recipe involves peeling and seasoning a bunch of carrots with olive oil and honey, then sprinkling salt, black pepper, and a careful amount of cayenne pepper for mild heat. The carrots roast at 400°F on a parchment-lined or sprayed sheet tray until fork-tender and slightly caramelized, enhancing natural sweetness and flavor complexity.
The combination of honey and cayenne pepper offers a gentle contrast of sweet and spicy notes, making the carrots flavorful without overpowering their natural taste. Served warm, they complement a variety of main dishes.
Stored cooled in an airtight container in the refrigerator, these carrots keep well for 3-4 days and can be reheated gently in the microwave. Multiplying the recipe allows making enough for larger gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 carrot bunch
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- cayenne pepper for dusting
Instructions
- 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.)
- Remove the stems from the carrots. Peel with a vegetable peeler. Place in a large bowl.
- Pour the olive oil and honey over the carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Transfer the carrots to the prepared sheet pan.
- Sprinkle the cayenne pepper over the carrots. (Be careful with this—a little goes a long way.)
- Bake in the preheated over for 25 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Store cooked carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat carrots in the microwave until warmed through before serving.
- Increase ingredient quantities proportionally to serve a larger group.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% 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.
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