Smoked Honey Roasted Carrots
This foolproof recipe for Smoked Honey Roasted Carrots is the perfect side dish for the upcoming holidays.
Love carrots? Then you will crave these Smoked Honey Roasted Carrots.
It’s a tender, roasted veggie with drizzled honey and a hint of smokiness, giving it just enough earthy and woody flavors to make a statement at the dinner table. It’s a side dish my family can’t get enough of and has become a household recipe. It can be prepped in minutes and served in no time! These go great with my Blackened Fish, 5-Ingredient Turmeric Chicken, and Din Tai Fung Inspired Green Beans.
Ingredients You Will Need:
- Carrots
- White Pepper
- Smoked Sea Salt
- Smoked Paprika
- Ground Ginger
- Garlic Powder
- Olive Oil
- Honey
- Brown Sugar
Perfect For The Holidays
These Smoked Honey Roasted Carrots are amazing to serve during the holiday festivities. They have the traditional flavors, but with the smoked sea salt, the seasoning gives it a beautifully yet deeper flavor. It’s the perfect combo of sweet and savory, complimenting the plate with any pairings. This side dish can also be made for weekly dinner nights throughout the year. It’s a vegetable recipe that keeps on giving no matter the time of year.
What to Serve With Roasted Carrots:
- Poached or Smoked Meats or Fish
- Tofu
- Protein Bowls
- Lentils
- Mashed Potatoes
- Salads
- Sautéed or Roasted Vegetables (Such as mushrooms, asparagus, green beans, parsnips, squash, etc.)
- Grains
To Store: Seal any leftovers in an air tight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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Honey Roasted Carrots
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Mixed Heirloom or bunched carrots, peeled and stems trimmed to about 2 inches (Baby carrots can also be used)
- 2-3 Tbl. Olive oil
- 1 tsp. honey
- ¼ tsp. white pepper
- ½ tsp. smoked sea salt
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbl. brown sugar
- ½ tsp. ground ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Arrange the carrots on the baking sheet in an even layer. Drizzle the olive oil and honey over them.
- Sprinkle the white pepper, smoked sea salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, and ground ginger (if using). Toss together until the carrots are evenly coated.
- Bake 21-25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until the carrots are caramelized and tender. If the carrots aren't easily pierced with a fork, roast for an additional 5 minutes.
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Hey There! I'm Nicole, and I have been making food for as long as I can remember, from a little girl cooking with her grandmother to making new dishes and using her husband as a taste tester.
