Honey Soy Roasted Carrots (Print View)

Sweet and savory glazed baby carrots roasted for a tender, flavorful side dish.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb baby carrots, peeled and trimmed

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp honey
03 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (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

# Method:

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 mixing bowl.
03 - Add baby carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly glazed.
04 - Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, pouring any remaining glaze over them.
05 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized.
06 - Transfer carrots to a serving dish, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms humble carrots into something that tastes expensive and complicated but takes almost no effort.
  • The glaze clings to every curve and caramelizes into sweet, salty, sticky perfection in the oven.
  • You only need one bowl and one pan, so cleanup is faster than the cooking itself.
  • It works as a weeknight side or dressed up enough for company without changing a single thing.
02 -
  • Do not crowd the pan or the carrots will steam and turn mushy instead of caramelizing.
  • Flip them halfway through or the bottoms will burn while the tops stay pale and sad.
  • Taste your soy sauce first, some brands are saltier than others and you might want to dial back a bit.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper, not foil, or the glaze will stick and you will lose half your coating to the pan.
  • Let the carrots cool for two minutes before serving so the glaze thickens and clings even better.
  • Double the batch if you are feeding more than four people, they vanish faster than you think.
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