Honey Soy Roasted Carrots (Printable)

Tender baby carrots glazed with honey and soy, oven-roasted to caramelized perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb baby carrots, peeled and trimmed

→ Glaze

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

# Directions:

01 - Set 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.
03 - Add baby carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly glazed.
04 - Place carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet, pouring remaining glaze over them.
05 - Roast for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway, until tender and caramelized.
06 - Transfer carrots to a serving dish, sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The glaze caramelizes into sticky golden edges that make plain carrots taste like candy.
  • Everything comes together in one bowl and one pan, so cleanup is almost nonexistent.
  • It works as a weeknight side or a holiday showstopper, and nobody needs to know it took ten minutes of effort.
02 -
  • Do not use pre-peeled baby carrots straight from the bag without rinsing them first, because they can taste chalky and weird.
  • If your carrots are thick, cut them in half lengthwise so they roast at the same rate as the smaller ones.
  • Flip them halfway through or the bottom will burn while the top stays pale, and nobody wants that.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 30 seconds before sprinkling them on, because it wakes up their flavor and makes them taste nutty instead of dusty.
  • Use a silicone brush to coat any stubborn carrots that did not pick up enough glaze, so every bite is evenly delicious.
  • If your honey is too thick to whisk, warm it for a few seconds in the microwave and it will blend right in.
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