Description
Tender roasted carrots glazed with honey and fresh orange juice, delivering a bright and sweet flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, fresh, peeled, and cut into uniform pieces
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Orange zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk together the honey, orange juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add the carrots to the bowl and toss until coated.
- Spread the carrots out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with orange zest, and serve warm.
Notes
Opt for fresh, organic carrots for best flavor. You can prepare the glaze ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg