Roasted Carrots with Honey (Print Version)
Caramelized carrots infused with honey and cumin for a flavorful, easy side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 3/4 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
→ Spices & Seasonings
02 - 2 tsp ground cumin
03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Dressing
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 2 tbsp honey
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
→ Garnish
08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the carrots evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
04 - Roast the carrots for 20 minutes until they start to soften.
05 - Drizzle honey over the carrots and toss gently to coat evenly.
06 - Return the carrots to the oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
07 - Remove from oven, toss with fresh lemon juice, arrange on a serving platter, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cumin brings a warm, earthy fragrance that makes your kitchen smell incredible.
- Honey caramelizes in the oven, giving the carrots crispy golden edges and deep sweetness.
- It takes less than ten minutes to prep and the oven does all the work.
02 -
- Don't add the honey at the beginning or it will burn before the carrots are tender, wait until halfway through.
- Cut the carrots into even sized sticks so they cook at the same rate and nothing ends up mushy or raw.
- If your carrots are thin, check them a few minutes early because they can go from perfect to overdone quickly.
03 -
- Use a hot oven and don't skip the single layer step, crowding leads to steaming instead of roasting.
- Drizzle the honey only after the first 20 minutes so it caramelizes without burning.
- Taste a carrot before serving and adjust with an extra squeeze of lemon or pinch of salt if needed.