Honey Soy Roasted Carrots (Printable)

Sweet and savory glazed baby carrots roasted until tender and caramelized, ideal as a vibrant side.

# Ingredient list:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb baby carrots, peeled and trimmed

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp honey
03 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp sesame oil
06 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
07 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, and black pepper.
03 - Add baby carrots to the bowl and toss thoroughly until evenly coated with the glaze.
04 - Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, reserving any remaining glaze to pour over.
05 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized.
06 - Transfer carrots to a serving dish. Optionally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh herbs. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns humble carrots into something you will actually crave, sticky and glossy and just the right amount of sweet.
  • The whole thing comes together in one bowl and one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to sit down and enjoy it.
  • It works with almost anything, from a simple weeknight grain bowl to a holiday table that needs one more thing that actually tastes good.
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pan or the carrots will steam instead of roast, and you will miss out on that caramelized sweetness.
  • If your honey is too thick to whisk, warm it in the microwave for just ten seconds and it will loosen right up.
  • Turn the carrots at least once during roasting or one side will burn while the other stays pale.
03 -
  • Use a silicone brush to coat the carrots if you want every single one perfectly glazed without any waste.
  • Roast them on the top rack of the oven for the last five minutes if you want extra caramelization and a little char.
  • Make a double batch because they disappear faster than you think, even when you are cooking just for yourself.
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