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October 14, 2020 By Sara 75 Comments

Honey Roasted Carrots

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This recipe for honey roasted carrots is whole carrots, bathed in honey and seasonings, then roasted over high heat until tender and caramelized. A super easy yet elegant side dish!

I always have a bag of carrots in my fridge, they’re inexpensive, last for weeks and my kids will always eat them! Whether they’re glazed, roasted or sauteed, carrots are always a big hit. These roasted carrots take just minutes to put together, but are fancy enough to serve for company.

This recipe for honey roasted carrots is whole carrots, bathed in honey and seasonings, then roasted over high heat until tender and caramelized.

Honey roasted carrots in a baking dish, garnished with chopped parsley.

In my opinion, the best way to eat vegetables is when they’re roasted. After a trip through the oven, most veggies get browned and caramelized and their flavor intensifies in the best possible way! These honey roasted carrots are my all time favorite way to eat carrots. In fact, my whole family devours them, even the kids!

Making this recipe is quite simple and only requires a handful of ingredients. Given that the ingredient list is so short, I try to get the best quality ingredients I can find to make these honey roasted carrots extra special.

A bunch of baby carrots with green tops.

How do you make roasted carrots?

For this recipe, you’ll need carrots, olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. That’s it! I like to buy bunches of small carrots with the tops on, they look so much more elegant and are sweeter than larger carrots. If you can’t find small carrots, it’s totally fine to use larger carrots that have been cut into sticks, it’ll still be delicious. line up the carrots on a baking sheet and toss them with seasonings before they take a trip through the oven. Add a sprinkle of parsley, then serve and enjoy.

A row of peeled baby carrots on a baking pan.

Tips for roasted carrots

  • Your bake time may vary depending on how thick your carrots are. If you’re using carrots cut into sticks, those will also cook faster than whole carrots.
  • I would not use those pre-cut baby carrots that come in bags for this recipe. Typically those carrots don’t have as much flavor as whole carrots.
  • I like to add a sprinkling of parsley as a finishing touch for these roasted carrots, but if you don’t have parsley on hand, it’s totally fine to skip this step. You could also try garnishing with other fresh herbs like thyme, chives or dill.
  • You can peel the carrots and coat them in the honey mixture up to 4 hours before you plan to roast them.
  • This dish will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the cooked carrots for future use, but the texture will be softer upon thawing and reheating.

Roasted honey carrots on a sheet pan.

Baked carrot variations

I think this recipe is delicious as-is, but there are different ways to add other flavors to customize the carrots to your tastes.

  • Sweetener: Try using an equal amount of maple syrup or brown sugar instead of the honey.
  • Spices: Feel free to add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice to the olive oil mixture.
  • Bacon: Wrap each carrot in 1/2 slice of bacon before roasting.
  • Garlic Lovers: Reduce the honey to 1 teaspoon and add 1-2 teaspoons of freshly minced garlic.
  • Vegetables: Add other vegetables to the mix such as wedges of red onion, brussels sprouts, diced sweet potatoes or cubed butternut squash.

A baking dish of honey roasted carrots topped with parsley.

These honey roasted carrots are the perfect side dish for:

  • Chicken
  • Ham
  • Pork
  • Salmon
  • Shrimp

The next time you head to the grocery store, be sure to grab some carrots so that you try this recipe, it’s pretty much guaranteed to turn veggie haters into veggie lovers!

More side dish ideas

  • Parmesan Zucchini
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
  • Garlic Butter Mushrooms
  • Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Honey roasted carrots in a baking dish, garnished with chopped parsley.
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Honey Roasted Carrots

This recipe for honey roasted carrots is whole carrots, bathed in honey and seasonings, then roasted over high heat until tender and caramelized. A super easy yet elegant side dish!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword honey roasted carrots, roasted carrots
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 138kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound small carrots peeled and trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cooking spray
  • Optional garnish: chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  • Place the carrots in a single layer on the baking pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. Pour the honey mixture over the carrots and toss to coat.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes or until carrots are tender and browned. Roasting time may vary depending on the size of the carrots.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately, sprinkled with parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 87mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g

This post is sponsored by Buzz + Bloom Honey. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Dinner at the Zoo possible! This post was originally published on September 14, 2016 and was updated on October 14, 2020 with new content.

Filed Under: Eat Your Veggies, Gluten Free, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: Carrots, Honey

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Comments

  1. Kerry Munroe says

    April 6, 2021 at 8:38 pm

    5 stars
    Made these to go with our Easter dinner. Easy and delicious!

    Reply
  2. Lisa says

    March 4, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy and delicious recipe! I only baked for 15 minutes because my family doesn’t like too mushy veggies!

    Reply
    • Susan Gabriel says

      April 2, 2021 at 11:05 am

      5 stars
      Your recipe has been in my veggie rotation regularly since I found it years ago. Perfect for weekday or holiday dinner (my always requested side dish for Easter & Thanksgiving). I turn on my oven broiler for 2 minutes afterwards for that extra char. Thanks for the awesome recipe Sara. I’d also mention it’s a great idea to finely chop the well washed carrot top greens to garnish the dish instead of parsley. You already have out your cutting board & knife, right? Not everyone knows the tops are edible and delicious. Try it!

      Reply
  3. Umi Mari says

    February 3, 2021 at 6:54 pm

    Can you use less oil and just spray the carrots enough to coat it? And will there be a change in consistency?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      February 4, 2021 at 4:13 pm

      I think it should be fine but I haven’t tested it that way!

      Reply
  4. Sheela says

    January 28, 2021 at 9:44 am

    My carrots in the fridge do not stay fresh for long, they wilt soon. What should I do? Sarah says that the carrots last forever in her refrigerator. How lucky she is! I have to scramble to use them quickly. Also, your recipe does not say whether we should peel the skin or keep them on. Which would be better? Instead of garnishing with parsley, can we use coriander leaves? Thank you! Your recipe is great and looks appetizing!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      January 28, 2021 at 6:50 pm

      I peel the carrots and coriander is fine!

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    January 17, 2021 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe has become a staple in our home as carrots last forever in the refrigerator. Family loves this recipe and I love how easy it is!

    Reply
  6. Amy says

    December 24, 2020 at 6:50 am

    Can you leave the carrots unpeeled? I have some beautiful carrots that are purplish on the outside and look gorgeous, but when you peel them the inside is only orange. I hate to lose the purple!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      December 24, 2020 at 10:39 am

      Yes that’s fine!

      Reply
  7. sharon cohran says

    December 22, 2020 at 12:52 pm

    5 stars
    Just Perfect!! Simple, Easy

    Reply
  8. neworktorque says

    November 27, 2020 at 9:41 am

    5 stars
    I have made this dish numerous times and the are super delish! I use baby carrots for this recipe. Sometimes I will add 1 Tbl of balsamic vinegar as well. Either way they’re great. In addition to eating them once roasted sometimes I will put these in a stir fry as well.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      April 2, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      How long do you cook the baby carrots for?

      Reply
  9. Cathy says

    October 22, 2020 at 11:31 am

    My favorite kind of carrots!

    Reply
  10. Toni Dash says

    October 21, 2020 at 7:11 am

    5 stars
    Such a perfect side dish!! My family loved it.

    Reply
  11. kerri says

    October 20, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    honey roasted carrots are a staple at all of our holiday gatherings! i’ve got some gorgeous carrots needing to be used soon. i think i’ll get an early start!

    Reply
  12. Beth says

    October 20, 2020 at 9:17 am

    5 stars
    Yummy! Still a family favorite of ours! Can’t wait to make this soon! So delicious and tasty!

    Reply
  13. Beti says

    October 20, 2020 at 8:59 am

    5 stars
    The perfect side dish!! These carrots are incredible! YUM!

    Reply
  14. katerina @ diethood.com says

    October 20, 2020 at 8:58 am

    5 stars
    WOW! These carrots looks AMAZING!! I need to make these asap!

    Reply
  15. Catalina says

    October 20, 2020 at 3:17 am

    5 stars
    These carrots look amazing! Who can resist to them?! Yummy!

    Reply
  16. Sue says

    August 11, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    5 stars
    Sometimes the only vegetable I have left is carrots but my kids love this recipe so no compliants.

    Reply
  17. Jenny says

    August 7, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    5 stars
    Where can I buy these smaller carrots with the tops still on? My usual grocery stores don’t carry them, but I also haven’t looked at the organic area.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 7, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      I almost always find them in the organic area, or try a farmer’s market! You can also use regular carrots cut into sticks.

      Reply
      • Jenny says

        August 7, 2020 at 4:12 pm

        5 stars
        I will look at the organic area my next shopping trip. Thank you for replying! And can’t wait to try this delicious sounding recipe!

        Reply
  18. Gerry - BK says

    June 18, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    I really enjoyed the carrots prepared this way; they were quick and easy to make, and were very flavorful and tender. Thank you for sharing this lovely recipe.

    Reply
  19. Cathy says

    April 20, 2020 at 11:40 am

    5 stars
    One of the only vegetables that my kids eat. They really enjoyed this dish!

    Reply
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