Honey Soy Roasted Carrots (Printable Version)

Tender baby carrots coated with a honey soy glaze and 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, and black pepper in a large bowl.
03 - Add the baby carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the glaze.
04 - Spread 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 tender and caramelized.
06 - Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It turns the humblest vegetable into something you actually look forward to eating, even on nights when cooking feels like a chore.
  • The glaze does all the work, clinging to every curve and ridge, so you get sweetness, salt, and that deep roasted flavor in every bite.
  • You can prep it in under ten minutes and walk away while the oven does the rest, which matters more than any cookbook will admit.
02 -
  • If your oven runs hot, check the carrots at 18 minutes instead of waiting the full 20, because burnt honey tastes acrid and theres no saving it once it crosses that line.
  • Tossing the carrots halfway through isnt optional, the bottom side will char while the top stays pale, and you want every surface caramelized and sticky.
03 -
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet for thirty seconds before sprinkling them on, the nutty fragrance is worth the extra pan.
  • If the glaze seems too thick when mixing, add a teaspoon of water to loosen it, but not more or it wont cling to the carrots properly.
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