Roasted Carrots Honey Pistachios (Printable)

Sweet honey-glazed carrots finished with crunchy pistachios for a vibrant, flavorful side dish.

# What's Needed:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or left whole if thin

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

→ Garnish

08 - 1/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the carrots in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, honey, and lemon juice. Add cumin, black pepper, and salt. Toss to coat evenly.
03 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway, until the carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and parsley. Serve warm.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • The honey creates these gorgeous sticky caramelized edges that make carrots taste completely new
  • Pistachios add this perfect crunch that makes every bite interesting
02 -
  • Dont crowd the baking sheet or the carrots will steam instead of roast and you will miss that caramelization
  • Let the carrots cool for just a couple of minutes before adding the pistachios so they stay crunchy
03 -
  • Start checking the carrots after 20 minutes if they are thin, thicker pieces might need the full 30
  • Use a silicone pastry brush to coat any carrots that look dry about halfway through roasting

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