Description
Elevate your Easter dinner with this Honey Roasted Carrots recipe, a sweet and savory side dish perfect for spring. These Easter carrots are glazed with honey and roasted to perfection, making them a vibrant and flavorful addition to your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrots: Wash, peel, and chop carrots into evenly sized pieces (1-2 inches).
- Season the Carrots: In a bowl, add olive oil, honey, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the carrots.
- Toss to Combine: Toss the carrots with the honey mixture until evenly coated.
- Roast the Carrots: Spread seasoned carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Carrots: Opt for firm, bright orange carrots for the best flavor and texture.
- Evenly Sized Pieces: Chop the carrots into uniform pieces to ensure they cook evenly.
- Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet to promote caramelization.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste and adjust the amount of honey to suit your preference.
- Roast Until Tender: Roast the carrots until they are fork-tender and slightly caramelized for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 145 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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