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Easter Honey-Roasted Carrots with Orange Zest

Easy Easter Honey-Roasted Carrots with Zesty Orange Twist

Easter Honey-Roasted Carrots with Orange Zest are a vibrant, flavorful side that complements any meal with sweet and tangy notes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Carrots
  • 1 lb Baby carrots Choose tender, uniformly sized carrots for even roasting.
  • 2 tbsp Honey Use raw or pure honey for glaze.
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Adds richness and helps carrots brown.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh orange zest Grated from an unwaxed orange for best flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Fresh thyme Optional herb for added flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Enhances natural flavors.
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper Adds gentle spice.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine baby carrots, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, orange zest, and thyme until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the honey glaze over the carrots, tossing gently to coat.
  5. Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes until edges caramelize.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving for added color and flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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