Honey-Roasted Carrot Medley (Printable Version)
Tender caramelized carrots glazed with honey and warm spices, garnished with fresh herbs and crunchy toppings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1½ lbs (680 g) mixed carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or diagonal slices
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - ½ tsp ground cumin (optional)
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish (Optional)
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill
08 - 1 tsp lemon zest or a light squeeze of lemon juice
09 - 2 tbsp toasted pepitas or chopped pistachios
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, honey, cumin (if using), salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
04 - Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh herbs, lemon zest, and nuts or seeds if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish
- Works with any variety of carrots you have on hand
- Requires minimal ingredients you likely already have in your pantry
- Can be prepped ahead and served at room temperature
02 -
- Perfect make ahead dish that tastes great warm or at room temperature
- Rich in betacarotene vitamin A and fiber
- Naturally glutenfree vegetarian and easily made vegan by substituting maple syrup for honey
03 -
- Always peel the carrots for this recipe as the skins can become tough and bitter during the extended roasting time
- For the most even cooking cut all carrot pieces to similar size even if that means cutting larger carrots lengthwise first
- Test doneness by inserting a fork into the thickest piece the fork should slide in with minimal resistance but the carrot shouldn't be mushy