Description
Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots from France bring sweet, caramelized magic to your dinner table with minimal effort. Roasting these tender vegetables creates a simple side dish that delivers rich flavor and delightful texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh organic carrots
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons pure honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to precisely 425°F (220°C), ensuring your rack sits in the middle position for even heat distribution.
- Scrub the 1 pound of organic carrots clean, then slice them into consistent 2-inch batons, keeping the thickness uniform to guarantee even roasting.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and pour in 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons pure honey, ½ teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
- Tumble the carrot batons into the bowl, then toss with your hands until every surface glistens with the golden honey and fragrant seasonings.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, then arrange the carrots in a single layer without crowding, allowing each piece breathing room for maximum caramelization.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 25 minutes total, using tongs to flip the carrots precisely at the 12-minute mark.
- Check doneness by piercing a carrot with a fork – it should slide in smoothly but maintain a slight resistance, indicating perfect tenderness.
- Transfer the glossy, caramel-edged carrots to a serving platter, letting them rest for 3 minutes to allow the sugars to settle and intensify.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized carrots for the most consistent roasting and sweetest flavor.
- Cut carrots into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- For a vegan version, swap honey with maple syrup or agave nectar to maintain the glaze’s sweetness.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs like thyme or parsley after roasting to add a bright, fresh dimension to the carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 111 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg