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    Home » Honey Roasted Carrots Recipe

    Honey Roasted Carrots Recipe

    Published: Mar 15, 2018 · Modified: Nov 4, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Honey roasted carrots are a delicious vegetable side dish made with 5 ingredients! They taste like vegetable candy!

    honey roasted carrots on a white serving dish garnished with carrot greens.

    This honey roasted carrots recipe will have picky eaters asking, "Can I have more veggies, please?”

    Roasting the carrots brings out their natural sweetness (like in this savory roasted carrots recipe), which is then enhanced with just a touch of honey. Which means that these honey roasted carrots are like vegetable candy! I have a hard time not eating the entire pan all by myself!

    I feel like carrots sometimes get a bad wrap... like they’re not a “vegetabley” enough vegetable if you know know I mean. And I have to be honest, I am a little bummed that even though I ate copious amounts of carrots when I was a kid I still had to get glasses.

    But carrots are a nutritious powerhouse, loaded with beta keratin, vitamin A, fiber and antioxidants. And this recipe is a great way to enjoy them. It's easy to make with only 5 ingredients.

    honey roasted carrots on a white serving dish garnished with carrot greens.

    How to make Honey Roasted Carrots: 

    This honey carrots recipe is easy to make, but here are a few tips to help ensure your success!

    Peel & Trim Carrots

    The first step in this recipe is to peel and trim the ends of the carrots (or cut them into the size/shape you prefer). 

    Note: Carrot shape and size matters

    This recipe is written using whole carrots (as pictured). You can cut the carrots into any shape or size you prefer, just be aware that you will have to adjust (shorten) the roasting time if the pieces of carrot are smaller with more surface area touching the pan.

    If you'd like more guidance on how to roast carrots cut smaller, check out this roasted carrots post and video!

    Overhead view of raw carrots fanned out on a baking pan before baking.

    Add olive oil and salt

    Next, toss the carrots with olive oil and melted butter or coconut oil and stir until combined. Then add sea salt and stir until it's evenly distributed. 

    Roast before adding honey

    Add oiled/seasoned carrots to a large baking sheet and spread evenly in one layer. Roast for 15 minutes, stir and then roast for 10 minutes more, or until the carrots are golden-brown. It's important to make sure the carrots are slightly browned before adding the honey. This will ensure they will be perfectly roasted and the honey won't burn!

    Side view of full roasted carrots in a baking pan being drizzled with honey

    Roast Again

    After adding the honey, return to the oven and roast until the honey has thickened and stuck to the carrots and they are golden-brown. 

    Serve

     I recommend serving immediately (trust me it'll be hard to not eat the entire pan right away). You can garnish them with some chopped pieces of the carrot tops, or other fresh herbs like rosemary, parsley, etc. Or just serve them plain! 

    Store

    If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy them cold tossed in a salad, or warm them up in the oven or microwave.

    Side view of honey roasted carrots on an oval platter

    Honey Roasted Carrots: Ingredients & Substitutions

    Here are a few possible substitutions you could make in this recipe!

    • Olive oil. Any neutral tasting oil works great in this recipe. The top three I recommend are olive oil, avocado oil and canola oil. Or you could just replace the olive oil with more butter.
    • Butter. coconut oil or ghee are dairy-free substitutions for butter.
    • Honey. For a vegan version, use maple syrup.
    Overhead view of honey roasted carrots on an oval platter sprinkled with carrot greens

    Recipe FAQs

    Should I peel my carrots before roasting?

    You do not have to peel carrots before eating them if you don't want to - just wash them thoroughly. However, I far prefer the taste and texture of carrots when they are peeled.

    Should you wash carrots?

    I suggest washing and drying carrots before rinsing them even if you're going to peel them.

    Can I double this recipe?

    Yes, this recipe is easily doubled - you may just need to roast them on two baking sheets to ensure they are in a single layer.

    honey roasted carrots on an oval platter sprinkled with carrot greens

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    Honey Roasted Carrots

    Laura
    Honey Roasted Carrots are an addicting vegetable side dish perfect for any occasion! This honey carrots recipe only has 5, good-for-you ingredients and is super easy to make!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 44.6 kcal

    Equipment

    • glass batter bowl
    • measuring spoons
    • baking sheet

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 pounds carrots peeled
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter melted (or coconut oil)
    • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 2 tablespoons honey

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking pan.
    • Cut carrots into the shape and size of your choosing. Note: I used whole carrots, if you cut them in halves or smaller you will have to adjust/shorten roasting time.
    • In a small bowl, mix together olive oil and melted butter or coconut oil.
    • Put carrots in a large mixing bowl and toss with the olive oil/butter mixture until all the carrots are coated.
    • Add salt and stir until it’s evenly distributed.
    • Spread in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes (depending on the size of your carrots) or until carrots just begin to brown, stirring once halfway through.
    • Remove the carrots from the oven and drizzle with honey, then stir until the honey is evenly distributed.
    • Return the carrots back to the oven and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes or until carrots are just golden-brown.
    • Serve immediately garnished with chopped carrot top greens or your favorite fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, thyme, etc.)

    Video

    Notes

    Ingredient Substitutions

    • Olive oil. Any neutral tasting oil works great in this recipe. The top three I recommend are olive oil, avocado oil and canola oil. Or you could just replace the olive oil with more butter.
    • Butter. coconut oil or ghee are dairy-free substitutions for butter.
    • Honey. For a vegan version, use maple syrup.

    Note: Carrot shape and size matters

    This recipe is written using whole carrots (as pictured). You can cut the carrots into any shape or size you prefer, just be aware that you will have to adjust (shorten) the roasting time if the pieces of carrot are smaller with more surface area touching the pan.
    If you'd like more guidance on how to roast carrots cut smaller, check out this roasted carrots post and video!

    Store

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 44.6kcalCarbohydrates: 6.9gProtein: 0.6gFat: 1.9gSodium: 114.7mgPotassium: 195.7mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7340IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    More Carrot Recipes

    Here are some more of our favorite recipes that incorporate carrots: 

    • Healthy Carrot cake is a must-make during carrot season!
    • These zucchini carrot muffins are perfect for kids (and adults too, of course)!
    • If you want some savory roasted carrots, these are the best!
    • All my babies have loved this carrot baby food!

    This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase a product through a link you clicked on here, I receive a portion of the sale. Thank you for supporting JoyFoodSunshine! 

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    1. Amke

      March 30, 2018 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      I love these carrots! If you like it a little spicy adding ginger is also really great!

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