Honey Roasted Carrots with Sage
A sweet-savory side dish that is nutritious and easy to prepare. Tender carrots are dressed with honey and chopped fresh sage then oven roasted to al-dente tender. A rich caramelization enhances the flavor of this easy side dish.
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Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 114kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds carrots
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage leaves chopped
- Fresh sage sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Wash the carrots under cold water then peel them and cut lengthwise into quarters, then in 3-inch sections. Place the carrots in a large bowl, and toss with the olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and chopped sage.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer onto the prepared sheet pan. Transfer to the oven and roast for 15 minutes until the carrots are tender and begin to caramelize.
- Remove the pan from the oven and transfer the carrots to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped fresh sage and sage sprigs. Serve hot.
Notes
- Line the baking sheet with either parchment paper or a silpat mat. This will keep the carrots from sticking to the pan and the caramelized sugar from burning.
- Leave space between the carrots, if necessary, use two baking sheets and alternate the pans half-way through the cooking time.
- The carrots can be cut in diagonal chunks, thick 2-inch slices or cut lengthwise into quarters. Small, thin carrots can be left whole.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 363mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g