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    November 10, 2023 ☆ healthy-ish snacks

    The Best Way To Make Oven Roasted Carrots With Honey

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    Are you ready to dive into these delicious oven roasted carrots that are going to blow your mind? These aren't your average carrots; they are seriously out of this world. We're talking about carrots drizzled with honey, butter, garlic, and thyme, sprinkled with pecans, and a touch of red chili flakes for that spicy zing.

    side shot of oven roasted carrots steaming
    Jump to:
    • The Freshest Picks: How To Prep Carrots for This Recipe
    • Elevate the Game with Pecans and Chili Flakes!
    • Perfect Roasting: The Key to Tender and Flavorful Carrots
    • How To Make The Best Oven Roasted Carrots With Honey: A Complete How-To Guide
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    • The Best Way To Make Oven Roasted Carrots With Honey
    oven roasted carrots on white platter

    The Freshest Picks: How To Prep Carrots for This Recipe

    Let's talk carrots. You want the freshest, crispiest carrots you can find. None of that wilted stuff; go for the bright orange, firm ones.

    overhead shot of carrots on baking sheet

    Now, wash 'em, peel 'em, and chop 'em into uniform pieces. This isn't just about looks; it's about making sure they all cook evenly and soak up that amazing sauce we're about to cook them in.

    Oven-roasted carrots on a white serving platter

    Elevate the Game with Pecans and Chili Flakes!

    Those carrots, bathed in the honey glaze, are already looking amazing. But we're not stopping there!

    Enter pecans. Not only do they bring a fantastic crunch to the dish, but they also add a subtle nutty flavor that plays beautifully with the sweetness of the honey. Just toss 'em on top of your glazed carrots! If you want them roasted you can add them before cooking the carrots and they'll roast to perfection in the oven!

    sprinkling pecans on top of carrots

    To take this flavor profile of this dish even further, add in the red chili flakes. These fiery flakes adds a kick that's gonna wake up your taste buds. It's like the sweet and spicy combo you never knew you needed.

    sprinkling red chili flakes on carrots
    Carrots on white platter over white background

    Perfect Roasting: The Key to Tender and Flavorful Carrots

    Okay, so roasting carrots might sound like a no-brainer, but there's a trick to getting them just right. First things first, preheat that oven to around 425°F. This ensures that your carrots start cooking immediately, sealing in all that juicy goodness and creating that mouthwatering caramelization.

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    How To Make The Best Oven Roasted Carrots With Honey: A Complete How-To Guide

    ingredients:
    • Whole carrots
    • Butter
    • Honey
    • Garlic
    • Fresh Thyme
    • Fresh rosemary
    • Red pepper flakes
    • Salt and pepper
    • Non-stick cooking spray oil
    hands peeling carrots

    Start by preheating the oven to 425°F and spraying a large sheet pan with oil. Next, cut the tops off of the carrots, then wash and peel the carrots.

    measuring honey into skillet with butter

    Cut the carrots in half or thirds, about 1-2 inches pieces. Set aside. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add in the honey and mix.

    measuring garlic into skillet

    Next, add in the garlic and cook until the garlic becomes fragrant. Roughly 30–40 seconds. Now, season with salt, pepper, thyme, and the red chili flakes.

    adding carrots into skillet

    Add the carrots to the honey-butter sauce and completely coat each carrot. Once the sauce thickens, transfer the carrots to the baking sheet and pour the remaining sauce over the carrots. Sprinkle pecans over the carrots.

    Pouring carrots on to baking sheet

    Pop the carrots in the oven for 25 minutes, or until you can easily poke a fork through the carrots. Transfer to a serving dish with the sauce from the sheet pan, top with more salt, and add rosemary. Serve and enjoy!

    side shot of oven roasted carrots steaming

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    If you’ve given my oven-roasted carrots with honey a try, I would be so grateful if you would give it a star rating and let me know what you think in the comments below!

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    Are you ready to dive into these delicious oven roasted carrots with honey that are going to blow your mind? Well, this is the recipe for you!

    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 4-5 servings 1x

    Ingredients

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    • 2 lbs. peeled carrots
    • ⅓ cup salted butter
    • 3 tbsp. honey
    • 5 cloves garlic, minced
    • Salt and pepper
    • ½ tsp. red chili flakes
    • 2 tbsp. fresh thyme
    • ⅓ cup chopped pecans
    • Fresh rosemary for garnish
    • Non-stick cooking spray oil

    Instructions

    1. Start by preheating the oven to 425°F and spraying a large sheet pan with oil. Next, cut the tops off of the carrots, then wash and peel the carrots.
    2. Cut the carrots in half or thirds, about 1-2 inches pieces. Set aside. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add in the honey and mix.
    3. Next, add in the garlic and cook until the garlic becomes fragrant. Roughly 30–40 seconds. Now, season with salt, pepper, thyme, and the red chili flakes.
    4. Add the carrots to the honey-butter sauce and completely coat each carrot. Once the sauce thickens, transfer the carrots to the baking sheet and pour the remaining sauce over the carrots. Sprinkle pecans over the carrots.
    5. Pop the carrots in the oven for 25 minutes, or until you can easily poke a fork through the carrots. Transfer to a serving dish with the sauce from the sheet pan, top with more salt, and add rosemary. Serve and enjoy!
    • Author: dinnercult
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Method: oven

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