Honey Soy Roasted Carrots (Printable)

Tender baby carrots glazed with honey and soy, oven-roasted to a sweet and savory finish.

# Ingredient list:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb baby carrots, peeled and trimmed

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp honey
03 - 2 tbsp soy sauce (substitute 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk honey, soy sauce, olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, and black pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
03 - Add baby carrots to the bowl and toss them until thoroughly coated with the glaze.
04 - Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, pouring any extra glaze over them.
05 - Roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
06 - Transfer carrots to a serving dish, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It turns humble carrots into something people actually fight over at the dinner table.
  • The glaze caramelizes into sticky, golden edges that taste like a secret you want to keep.
  • You probably have every ingredient already, and it comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • It works with any protein or grain, so you can lean on it all week without getting bored.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan or the carrots will steam instead of caramelize, and you'll miss out on those crispy edges.
  • If your glaze looks dry halfway through roasting, drizzle a tablespoon of water over the carrots and give the pan a shake.
  • Flip them only once, any more and you'll scrape off the glaze before it has a chance to set.
03 -
  • Use a silicone spatula to scrape every last bit of glaze from the bowl onto the carrots, that's where all the flavor is.
  • If your carrots are on the thicker side, add five extra minutes to the roasting time so they get tender all the way through.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before sprinkling them on, it makes them taste even nuttier.
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