Roasted Carrots Honey Glaze (Printable)

Tender glazed carrots with honey and lemon, roasted to a caramelized finish and garnished lightly.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
05 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
08 - 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway, until carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey creates these gorgeous caramelized edges that make people think you spent hours on something secretly simple
  • Even carrot skeptics find themselves reaching for seconds when that glaze hits their taste buds
02 -
  • Crowding the pan is the fastest way to steam instead of roast, so give those carrots some room to breathe
  • The glaze can burn quickly at high heat, so keep an eye on them during those last few minutes
03 -
  • Cut your carrots into uniform sizes so they all finish cooking at the same time
  • Let the pan cool slightly before serving to let those caramelized edges set and become even more delicious

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