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Honey Roasted Colorful Carrots

Delicious Honey Roasted Colorful Carrots You'll Love

Honey Roasted Colorful Carrots are a visually appealing and sweet-savory side dish perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Carrots
  • 1 lb Rainbow Carrots Includes orange, purple, yellow, and white varieties
  • 2 Tbsp Oil Essential for coating
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Adds richness
  • 2 Tbsp Honey The star ingredient
  • 2 pieces Dried Bay Leaves
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Whole
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice For brightness
For the Gremolata Topping (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Carrot Greens or Parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Almonds Chopped for crunch
  • 1 clove Garlic Clove For extra flavor
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Oil To bind the mixture

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and peel the rainbow carrots, cutting them into uniform sizes as desired.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss carrots with oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the carrots on the baking sheet and add bay leaves and whole garlic cloves.
  5. Dot with unsalted butter, drizzle with honey, and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
  6. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway until fork-tender and golden.
  7. Prepare gremolata by chopping greens, almonds, and garlic, mixing with lemon juice and oil.
  8. Serve the roasted carrots with optional gremolata and a drizzle of lemon juice on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using a medley of rainbow carrots enhances visual appeal and flavor. Arrange in a single layer for even roasting. Prepare gremolata fresh before serving for best flavor.

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