American · easy
Honey Roasted Carrots
Carrots roasted with butter and honey until tender and caramelized at the edges. This is the side dish that makes vegetables feel like a treat. The natural sweetness of carrots amplifies with heat, and the honey glaze makes them legitimately delicious to kids who wouldn't touch a steamed carrot. Done in 30 minutes on one pan.
- 33 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $2.00
- Est. cost
- 120
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Kid-friendly
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Meatless
Parent noteThis is one of the most consistently accepted vegetable sides for all age groups. The sweetness is real, not masked. Works alongside almost any protein. Contains dairy.
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Ingredients
- Carrots, peeled1 1/2 lbs
- Butter, melted2 tbsp
- Honey2 tbsp
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Black Pepper1/4 tsp
Method
- 01
Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 02
Peel carrots and cut into 2-inch pieces on the diagonal. If using thick carrots, halve them lengthwise.
- 03
Toss carrots with melted butter, honey, salt, and a pinch of pepper on a sheet pan. Spread in a single layer.
- 04
Roast 25-28 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- 05
Taste and add a small pinch of salt if needed. Serve warm.
- 120
- Calories
- 1g
- Protein
- 19g
- Carbs
- 5g
- Fat
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