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Honey Roasted Carrots

By Kristan Raines
Honey Roasted Carrots
Serves
Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs carrots, tops removed and peeled
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbs melted butter
  • 1 tbs honey
  • 1 tbs hot honey
  • 1-2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • Freshly chopped dill 
  • 3-4 tbs roasted pepitas
Procedure
  1. Heat the oven to 425°F with the rack set to the center position.
  2. Leave small carrots whole, cut larger/thicker carrots in half.
  3. Add the carrots to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss a few times to coat.
  4. Place the carrots on a large rimmed baking sheet in an even layer. Place in the oven and  roast until fork tender and slightly brown, about 25-30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  5. While the carrots are roasting, add the melted butter and both types of honey to a small  bowl and whisk together until well combined.
  6. Carefully remove the pan from the oven and drizzle with the honey mixture. Toss a bit to  coat and place back in the oven for 5 more minutes.
  7. Transfer the carrots to a serving plate and garnish with chopped dill, crumbled feta, and pepitas.

Honey Roasted Carrots

By Kristan Raines
Serves
Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs carrots, tops removed and peeled
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbs melted butter
  • 1 tbs honey
  • 1 tbs hot honey
  • 1-2 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • Freshly chopped dill 
  • 3-4 tbs roasted pepitas
Procedure
  1. Heat the oven to 425°F with the rack set to the center position.
  2. Leave small carrots whole, cut larger/thicker carrots in half.
  3. Add the carrots to a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Toss a few times to coat.
  4. Place the carrots on a large rimmed baking sheet in an even layer. Place in the oven and  roast until fork tender and slightly brown, about 25-30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  5. While the carrots are roasting, add the melted butter and both types of honey to a small  bowl and whisk together until well combined.
  6. Carefully remove the pan from the oven and drizzle with the honey mixture. Toss a bit to  coat and place back in the oven for 5 more minutes.
  7. Transfer the carrots to a serving plate and garnish with chopped dill, crumbled feta, and pepitas.