Description
Elevate your dining experience with our Roasted Carrots with Hot Honey Glaze. This vibrant side dish transforms ordinary carrots into a culinary delight with their sweet and spicy flavor. Roasting the carrots brings out their natural sweetness, while the hot honey glaze adds a tantalizing kick that will impress your family and guests alike. Perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients. Serve them over whipped ricotta or alongside your favorite grains for a wholesome meal that shines.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 – 2 tablespoons hot sauce (your choice)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and chop the carrots into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking tray and add water.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the hot honey glaze by simmering honey, hot sauce, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan for 2-3 minutes. Stir in apple cider vinegar and set aside.
- After 20 minutes, drain excess water from the carrots, coat them with half of the hot honey glaze, and add crushed garlic.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes until tender and caramelized. Drizzle remaining glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg