Description
Craving a quick, colorful, and flavor-packed side dish? These Honey Roasted Carrots are a delicious way to brighten up your plate! Roasted until tender and caramelized, and coated in a sweet-savory glaze of honey and olive oil, this dish is ideal for easy dinner recipes, healthy snack ideas, and simple food ideas for busy nights. It’s one of the best quick vegetable sides that fits effortlessly into your holiday menu or your go-to weeknight dinner ideas.
Ingredients
2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1 to 1.5-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or cinnamon
Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash, peel, and cut carrots into evenly sized diagonal chunks.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika (if using).
4. Add carrots and toss well to coat each piece.
5. Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Roast for 25–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and golden.
7. Check doneness with a fork—edges should be caramelized.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Cut carrots evenly to ensure they roast at the same pace.
Flip halfway through roasting for even caramelization.
Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet—spread them out for perfect roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: honey roasted carrots, easy dinner side, healthy snack, roasted vegetables