Description
Whole Roasted Carrots are a simple yet exquisite side dish that will elevate any meal with their natural sweetness and vibrant color. Perfect for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or quick weeknight meals, these tender and caramelized carrots are ready in just 30 minutes using only five key ingredients. Roasting brings out the rich flavors of carrots while retaining their nutrients, making them a guilt-free addition to your plate. Serve them alongside meats or as part of a vegetarian feast, and watch them steal the spotlight at your dining table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound small, firm carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or melted unsalted butter)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and peel the carrots. If using larger carrots, cut them into uniformly-sized pieces; keep small ones whole.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Place the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast for about 10-15 minutes per side until tender and caramelized.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg