Gourmet Honey Butter Roasted Carrots Recipe

This holiday side dish is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. Roasted carrots are caramelized in honey butter, then topped with creamy feta and crunchy nuts for a delicious side dish.

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword Gourmet Honey Butter Roasted Carrots, Gourmet Roasted Carrots, Honey Butter Roasted Carrots, Honey Roasted Carrots, Roasted Carrots

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 269kcal

Author Michele Feuerborn

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs carrots peeled and cut in half lengthwise if large
2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika optional, for depth
¼ tsp cinnamon optional, for warmth
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped nuts pistachios, walnuts, pecans, or almonds
1-2 tablespoons pomegranate arils optional, for brightness.
2 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme chopped
1 tsp lemon zest optional, for brightness

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set it to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Prepare the Carrots: Place the peeled and halved carrots in a large mixing bowl.
Make the Honey Butter: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cinnamon.
Coat the Carrots: Pour the honey butter mixture over the carrots and toss until evenly coated.
Roast: Arrange the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until they are tender and caramelized.
Assemble the Dish: Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving platter. Sprinkle with crumbled feta, nuts, pomegranate arils, fresh herbs, and lemon zest.
Serve Warm & Enjoy!

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Notes

Making Roasted Carrots Ahead of Time:

While this carrot recipe is best made fresh, you can do the prep work ahead of time, such as peeling and slicing carrots, and preparing the baking pan with parchment paper or foil.

Storing Roasted Carrots:

Refrigerator: Store leftover roasted carrots in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Place the carrots in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

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