Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots

Everybody knows that the side dishes are the stars of Thanksgiving! I would venture to say that these honey glazed roasted carrots topped with queso fresco might even impress your guests more then your sweet potato casserole. These caramelized carrots made easily in the oven with a glorious honey glaze and a perfect blend of spices are going to be a show stopper for your Thanksgiving dinner. Perfect for adults, children, and picky eaters at your Thanksgiving table. I topped this recipe with mild sweet and slightly salty queso fresco as a perfect compliment to these honey glazed roasted carrots. However, you could even top them with goat cheese for the more sophisticated palettes.

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👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store in an air-tight container for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

🤔 Common Questions

What other cheese would you recommend using instead of queso fresco?

Goat cheese and feta cheese are other great options!

What are some good options to replace the carrots?

The honey marinade would also be really good on sweet potatoes, parsnips, or butternut squash!

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Melissa Jo

Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 people

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 398

Ingredients

8 carrots peeled and chopped on the diagonal
½ cup honey
6 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp chili powder
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 – 2 oz crumbled queso fresco
1 – 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

Method

Peel and chop the carrots on the diagonal and place them in a large bowl.
In a measuring cup or small bowl, add in honey, olive oil, garlic powder, cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and minced garlic. Whisk that together until combined. Pour that honey mixture into the bowl with the carrots and toss that together until the sauce is coating all the carrots.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the honey carrots onto the parchment paper. Make sure the carrots are spaced out and not on top of eachother.
Roast them in the oven at 425°F for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender, flipping them once halfway through. Once they are done, set the oven to broil and broil them for just a few minutes until they are browned and bubbly.
Transfer the roasted honey glazed carrots to a baking dish and garnish with crumbled queso fresco and fresh parsley.

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Nutrition

Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 727mgPotassium: 474mgFiber: 4gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 20872IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg