Honey Roasted Carrots (Print Version)

Sweet, caramelized carrots roasted with honey and herbs for an easy, vibrant side dish ready in 35 minutes.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

03 - 2 tbsp honey

04 - 1/2 tsp salt

05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

06 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.

03 - Add the carrots to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating with the honey mixture.

04 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces are not overcrowded.

05 - Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until carrots are tender and edges are lightly caramelized.

06 - Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh herbs if using. Serve immediately while warm.

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The honey creates these incredible crispy edges while keeping the inside tender and almost creamy
They take five minutes to prep and make you look like you put in way more effort than you actually did
Even people who swear they hate vegetables end up reaching for seconds

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If your honey is crystallized, warm it in the microwave for 10 seconds before whisking with the oil
Smoked paprika is the secret ingredient that makes people ask what's different about these carrots
Don't walk away from the oven after the 20 minute mark because honey goes from perfect to burned in a heartbeat

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Pat the carrots dry after peeling if they're especially wet, which helps them roast instead of steam
Let the pan cool slightly before trying to clean it, making honey cleanup much less stubborn