These oven roasted baby carrots are sweet, tender, a little caramelized on the bottom, and they only take a few minutes to prep. Honey Roasted Baby Carrots are perfect for busy weeknights, but fancy enough for holiday meals.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Five-minute prep time. Minimal ingredients with big flavor.
- Great for picky eaters! Kids love the sweetness.
- Baby carrots are inexpensive and easy to find.
- They look beautiful-especially if you use rainbow carrots.
- Perfect for holidays or anytime you need a simple veggie to round out dinner.
Recipe Ingredients
- Baby Carrots - Use classic orange or a bag of rainbow carrots for color. Pat them dry so they roast, not steam.
- Honey - Add a little extra honey for a touch more sweetness, a little bit less if you want the roasted carrots more savory.
- Olive Oil
- Butter
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Fresh Parsley - For garnish if you wish.
How to Roast Baby Carrots with Honey
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, melted butter, salt, and garlic powder. Add the glaze to the carrots and toss well.
Spread the coated carrots onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread evening so they roast well. Overcrowding will cause them to steam and get soft.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the carrots are fork-tender and starting to brown on the bottom. If you want extra browning, give them a stir halfway through.
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Sprinkle the Honey Roasted Baby Carrots with a bit of fresh parsley if desired.
Recipe FAQ's
No need to peel. They're ready to go, just rinse and pat dry.
Yes. These you want to peel and slice into coins or strips so they cook evenly. You may need to adjust the cooking time so keep an eye on them.
Maple gives a deeper sweetness and works beautifully. I've have also used brown sugar to sweeten up carrots.
Pierce with a fork-they should feel tender but not mushy.
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Complete Recipe
Honey Roasted Baby Carrots
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Baby Carrots rinsed and dried well
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoon Butter melted
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Fresh Parsley for Garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, melted butter, salt, and garlic powder. Add the glaze to the carrots and toss well.
- Spread the coated carrots onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread evening so they roast nicely.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the carrots are fork-tender and starting to brown on the bottom. If you want extra browning, give them a stir halfway through.
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