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Olive Oil Roasted Carrots

These beautifully caramelized roasted carrots are ready in about 30 minutes, and you'll only need five simple ingredients to make them.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 121 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots small and firm
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper, or use a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Wash the carrots, dry them well, and peel them.
  2. If using large carrots, halve them crosswise and then halve their thick part lengthwise. Your goal is to have similarly sized carrot chunks. If using small carrots, you can leave them whole. 
  3. In a large bowl or directly in the pan, toss the carrots with olive oil, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  4. Spread the carrots on the prepared pan in a single layer. Roast until they are tender and browned, 10-15 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • I don't recommend using bagged baby carrots. Their water content is too high for this recipe to succeed. It's not easy to get them caramelized (though it's not impossible either). It's best to use young, firm, dry carrots. The small, 4-5 inch ones, usually sold in bunches with their greens still attached, are perfect. But you can also use mature carrots if that's all you can find.
  •  I prefer peeling the carrots because this gives them a better texture when cooked. But you can leave the peel on if you wish.
  • Use a teaspoon of chili powder and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a sweet-spicy flavor combination.
  • You can keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently, covered, in the microwave at 50% power. This is one of those recipes where the leftovers are just as good as the freshly made dish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25recipe Calories 121kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 217mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 121

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 121kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 217mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%

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