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Honey Roasted Carrots

Delicious Honey Roasted Carrots with a Spicy Twist

Transform ordinary carrots into a flavorful side dish with these Honey Roasted Carrots, featuring sweetness and a kick of spice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Carrots
  • 1 pound Carrots or baby carrots
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt adjust if using table salt
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper use freshly ground for best results
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or dairy-free butter for vegan version
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup for vegan substitute
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional for mild heat
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme or parsley if thyme isn’t available

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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  2. Peel and slice your carrots into 2-inch chunks.
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  3. Drizzle olive oil over the carrot chunks, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
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  4. Spread the carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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  5. Roast the carrots for about 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until fork-tender and caramelized.
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  6. Melt butter in a saucepan, then add honey and cayenne pepper, stirring until combined.
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  7. Toss the roasted carrots in the warm honey glaze and sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 18400IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze the cooled carrots for up to 3 months.

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