Description
Honey & Pepper Roasted Carrots make an awesome side dish that brings simple vegetables to life with just a few pantry ingredients. Roasting these carrots creates a sweet and spicy combo your family will absolutely devour at dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 pounds rainbow carrots
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons honey
Seasonings and Fats:
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1–2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a searing 450°F, positioning the rack in the center for even roasting.
- Thoroughly rinse 2 pounds of rainbow carrots under cool water, gently scrubbing away any dirt, then pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Spread the clean carrots in a single layer across a large rimmed baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil over the carrots, carefully rotating each one to ensure complete and even coating.
- Warm 2 tablespoons of honey in the microwave for 10 seconds to thin it out, then pour evenly across the carrots.
- Generously sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of freshly ground pepper and 2 teaspoons of salt over the entire batch, rolling the carrots to distribute seasoning.
- Roast in the preheated oven for exactly 25 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure they caramelize without burning.
- Test carrots with a fork – they should be tender and give slightly when pressed. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- Select fresh, firm carrots with bright color for the best roasted flavor and texture.
- Use a light, neutral oil like grapeseed or vegetable oil to help distribute honey and seasonings evenly.
- Space carrots on the baking sheet so they caramelize instead of steam, which means leaving room between each carrot.
- For a lower-carb option, swap honey with a sugar-free maple syrup or use a small amount of monk fruit sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 103 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 613 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg