Irresistibly Sweet & Savory Roasted Carrots
Delightfully easy roasted carrots that transform ordinary carrots into buttery-wonderful bursts of flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, honey or maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 15 to 25 minutes, checking for fork-tenderness and light browning.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the carrots just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
