Honey Soy Roasted Carrots (Printable)

Tender baby carrots glazed with honey and soy, roasted to caramelized perfection.

# What You 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, and black pepper.
03 - Add the baby carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the glaze.
04 - Place the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, pouring any remaining glaze over them.
05 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze creates these gorgeous caramelized edges that make plain carrots taste extraordinary
  • Everything comes together in one bowl and the oven does all the hard work
02 -
  • The glaze can burn if your oven runs hot so check at 20 minutes and adjust accordingly
  • Space the carrots out properly or they will steam instead of roast and you will miss that caramelization
03 -
  • Buy baby carrots that are similar in size so they all cook at the same rate
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper because the honey glaze gets sticky and cleanup is annoying otherwise
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