Hot Honey Roasted Carrots

Alicia Cahill, The Kitchen Chick, December 2019
Preparation time 20 min
Cooking Time 25 min
Ready In 45 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings3
Ingredients
2.5 pounds carrots, trimmed and scrubbed3 tablespoons liquid honey, plus more for serving½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesKosher salt
Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
  2. Cut carrots into pieces that are about 2-3 inches by ½ inch thick. Every carrot is different, so don’t worry if your measurements aren’t exact. Place in a large mixing bowl and toss well with the olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Roast for 20 minutes, tossing once, until the carrots are almost tender and are beginning to brown. Add 1 tablespoon honey and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes to toss, and roast for 10 to 15 minutes, until the edges are caramelized. Toss with and set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
  4. To serve, place the carrots in a shallow serving dish. Top with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkling of salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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