After trying these roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots, you may never want to eat them any other way. Sweet carrots roasted with savory Brussels in a honey and soy glaze give them a perfect, caramelized texture.
But wait- there’s extra goodness to this side that you won’t want to miss! Finish up this dish by tossing those veggies with crisp, salty bacon for alllll the best flavors– a side dish that will get as much attention as the main course!
Sheet Pan Veggies with Garlic and Bacon
Transform your ordinary veggies into an extraordinary side dish with this easy tray bake.
Featuring a combination of earthy Brussels sprouts and carrots, this dish is a symphony of flavors and textures. Roasting brings out all the flavors in the vegetables, and the garlic, honey (or maple), and soy sauce bring it home.
The addition of crispy, golden brown bacon adds a savory depth that ties everything together beautifully. The vegetables only take a few minutes to prepare and cleanup is a breeze since you roast everything in one pan.
Why We Love this Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots Recipe
These Brussels sprouts and carrots are an easy side dish that go with pretty much any main course of your choice! I love roasted vegetables because they’re low-maintenance – hardly any prep work or clean-up, and I’m A-OKAY with that!
Ease aside, here are a few other reasons why we love this one:
- Sweet and salty, with the best flavor combination that’s enhanced by the chopped bacon
- Ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes
- A one-pan side dish that requires minimal effort
- Hearty and healthy!
How to Roast Brussels Sprouts and Carrots
Let’s make these! You’ll be oh so happy you did.
It’s a quick process, and I’ll outline the key steps here, but we’ve also included all the details you’ll need in the printable instructions (scroll down to the bottom of this page):
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, soy sauce and minced garlic. Toss the mixture with the Brussels sprouts and carrots and spread it all out on a baking sheet.
- Roast the veggies for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned and tender (during that time, cook the bacon in a skillet until it’s crisp).
- Allow the bacon to cool on a paper towel-lined plate, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Transfer the roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots to a serving bowl and toss with the chopped bacon. If you want to take it up a notch, top with roasted nuts such as almonds, cashews, or pecans.
You can replace the oil with melted butter and use maple syrup or brown sugar for sweetness. We did not include salt because the soy sauce adds plenty of saltiness. However, you can add a pinch of Kosher salt if you prefer.
the trick to perfectly-roasted Brussels sprouts!
In the past, we’ve dived deep into all the tricks to roasting Brussels sprouts (you can take a look at our Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and our festive Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan and Cranberries) but I’ll summarize the highlights:
- Choose small Brussels sprouts, about 1-1/2 inches in diameter, because they will be more tender and sweet than the larger ones
- For a dark caramelization, roast the Brussels sprouts on a bare sheet pan, cut side down
- Don’t crowd the sheet pan or the sprouts will steam and not roast
- Use a HOT oven – we roast these veggies at 450°F
- If you can smell the Brussels sprouts roasting, you’ll know they’re overcooked
This might just be my favorite way to eat Brussels sprouts and carrots and it makes a great holiday dish. The carrots and bacon with the sweet/savory glaze is like a flavor party you hope will never end!
Add these vegetables to your list of favorite side dishes, and get it on that dinner rotation, FAST!
Happy eating, friends! Enjoy.
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For More Brussel Sprout Recipes
- Honey sriracha Brussels
- Brussels with Parmesan and cranberries
- Brussels with balsamic
- Brussel sprout Caesar salad
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts halved
- 4 to 5 large carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 6 to 8 thick slices of bacon chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F
- Combine the olive oil, honey, soy sauce and minced garlic in a bowl. Toss with the Brussels sprouts and carrots. Spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned and tender.
- While the vegetables are roasting, cook the bacon. Put the bacon slices in a skillet. Cook over medium heat until the bacon is crisp and golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Transfer the Brussels and carrots to a serving bowl and toss with the bacon.
angiesrecipes
Friday 27th of March 2020
I love roasted veggies too, but bacon even more :-)) This looks droolworthy, Dahn.
Dahn Boquist
Friday 27th of March 2020
Thanks Angie!