Sweet, savory roasted carrots with honey and herbs—an easy and elegant holiday side dish.
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 30 min
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp fresh rosemary, minced
- Fresh thyme to garnish (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss carrots with olive oil, honey, ginger, salt, pepper, and rosemary.
- Spread on baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast 20–25 min until tender and caramelized.
- Drizzle extra honey and garnish with thyme.
Pro Tips
- Choose similar-sized carrots for even roasting.
- Fresh herbs elevate flavor—try thyme or rosemary.
- Great with roasted meats or as part of a vegetarian feast.
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 130 | 1g | 23g | 6g | 3g | 15g |
Roasted Carrots with Honey and Herbs
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Sweet, savory roasted carrots with honey and herbs—an easy and elegant holiday side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp fresh rosemary, minced
- Fresh thyme to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss carrots with olive oil, honey, ginger, salt, pepper, and rosemary.
- Spread on baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Drizzle extra honey and garnish with thyme.
Notes
Choose similar-sized carrots for even roasting. Fresh herbs elevate flavor—try thyme or rosemary. Great with roasted meats or as part of a vegetarian feast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American