Roasted Carrots with Honey (Printable)
Caramelized carrots drizzled with honey and topped with pistachios for a savory-sweet side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or left whole if small
→ Oils & Sweeteners
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey
→ Seasoning
04 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
05 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional)
→ Garnish
07 - 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place carrots on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and cumin if using. Toss to coat evenly and spread in single layer.
03 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway, until carrots are tender and caramelized around edges.
04 - Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with honey while carrots are hot. Toss gently to coat.
05 - Transfer to serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and parsley if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey creates these incredible sticky caramelized edges that make roasted carrots feel special and almost candy like
- Pistachios add just the right crunch and a buttery richness that balances the natural sweetness
- It comes together in under 45 minutes but looks like something from a restaurant kitchen
02 -
- Don't crowd the baking sheet or the carrots will steam instead of roast
- The honey step at the end is what creates that gorgeous glaze, so don't skip it
03 -
- Pre chop the pistachios while the carrots roast so you're ready to finish the dish immediately
- If the honey is too thick to drizzle, warm it in the microwave for 10 seconds first