Honey Glazed Roasted Rainbow Carrots
Tender, roasted multicolored carrots are lightly seasoned then finished with a sweet sage and butter honey glaze. Topped with a crunchy, tangy gremolata, it’s a gourmet, beautiful side dish perfect for dressing up dinner or a Holiday meal.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds rainbow carrots about 6-7 medium sized, 1" width or so
- 1 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Gremolata Topping - optional
- 2 tablespoons carrot greens, finely chopped or parsley
- 2 tablespoons almonds, chopped
- 1 medium garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the carrots and split in half if any wider than 1/2" thick.
- Toss with 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Arrange on a metal baking sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes, or until edges are beginning to caramelize.
- Meanwhile smash and lightly chop the garlic for the glaze.
- Combine the butter, honey, bay leaves, garlic, and lemon juice in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until hot, bubbly, and thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the carrots from oven and drop the temp to 350°F.
- Toss with the glaze and return to the oven to roast another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If making the gremolata topping combined finely chopped parsley or carrot greens with a clove of crushed or finely minced garlic and chopped almonds.
- Toss with lemon juice and olive oil. Taste, and add a pinch of salt if needed.
- When carrots are nicely glazed and tender, remove from oven and transfer to a serving dish. Top with gremolata and serve it hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 23633IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg