Honey Soy Roasted Carrots (Printer-friendly)

Tender baby carrots glazed in honey and soy, oven-roasted until caramelized and flavorful.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb baby carrots, peeled and trimmed

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp honey
03 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp sesame oil
06 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
07 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk honey, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
03 - Add baby carrots to the bowl and toss until fully coated with the glaze.
04 - Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, pouring any leftover glaze over them.
05 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh herbs if desired, then serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The carrots get sticky and caramelized on the outside while staying tender inside, like edible little jewels.
  • It's ready in under forty minutes and requires almost no technical skill, just good ingredients and an oven.
  • Works as a side for almost anything—roasted chicken, grilled fish, grain bowls, even straight from the pan when you're hungry.
02 -
  • If your carrots are uneven in size, the smaller ones will overcook and turn mushy while the larger ones stay firm—chop them to be roughly the same length so they finish together.
  • Don't skip stirring halfway through roasting; I once forgot and ended up with a burnt bottom and pale tops, which taught me that oven heat is never as even as you think.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before sprinkling them on—the warmth releases their oils and transforms them from pleasant to absolutely essential.
  • Don't wash your bowl immediately after coating the carrots; let the extra glaze sit there while they roast, then deglaze with a splash of water to make a quick sauce if you want something extra for drizzling.
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