Description
Crisp carrots roasted with a luscious honey and orange glaze, offering a sweet and tangy flavor that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together honey, orange juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Coat the carrot sticks in the glaze, ensuring they are evenly covered.
- Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet to avoid overcrowding.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For a richer flavor, substitute olive oil with melted butter. Feel free to experiment with spices like cinnamon or ginger for an extra kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg