Roasted Baby Carrots With Citrus Glaze (Printable Version)

Tender roasted baby carrots coated in a bright, tangy citrus glaze. A simple yet elegant side dish ready in 35 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb baby carrots, trimmed and peeled

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
04 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 tsp orange zest
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
10 - 1 tsp additional orange zest

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss baby carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
04 - Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), and orange zest.
05 - After 20 minutes, remove carrots from the oven. Drizzle with the citrus glaze and toss to coat.
06 - Return carrots to the oven and roast for an additional 5 minutes, or until glaze is bubbling and carrots are caramelized and tender.
07 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra orange zest if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the high heat concentrates the carrots natural sweetness while the citrus cuts through with just enough tang to keep every bite interesting
  • It transforms an ordinary vegetable into something dinner-party worthy with barely any extra effort
02 -
  • Dont skip the step of stirring halfway through the initial roast, or youll end up with uneven coloring and some carrots will burn while others stay undercooked
  • The glaze needs those final 5 minutes to bubble and thicken, otherwise it just slides off the carrots instead of coating them
03 -
  • Buy the smallest baby carrots you can find, they cook more evenly and have a sweeter flavor than larger ones
  • If your glaze seems too thick, add just a teaspoon more orange juice rather than water

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