Roasted Carrots (With Hot Honey Glaze)
Elevate your dining experience with our Roasted Carrots (With Hot Honey Glaze), a delightful side dish that transforms ordinary carrots into a vibrant, flavorful sensation. The sweet and spicy honey glaze caramelizes beautifully in the oven, resulting in tender, fork-ready carrots that are perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This easy-to-make recipe not only dazzles with its colors but also packs a nutritious punch, making it an ideal companion for any meal. Enjoy these roasted carrots alongside creamy whipped ricotta or as a stand-alone side drizzled with extra glaze for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 as a side dish 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup honey
- 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (gochujang, harissa, sriracha, or Tabasco)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and chop the carrots into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread on a baking tray and add ½ cup water.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, smoked paprika, and salt; simmer for 2-3 minutes before stirring in apple cider vinegar.
- After baking, drain excess water from the tray and toss carrots with half of the hot honey glaze.
- Add crushed garlic and bake for another 20 minutes until caramelized. Serve with reserved glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 carrot (85g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg