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Oven-Roasted Carrots with Honey and Herb Butter
Side Dish

Oven-Roasted Carrots with Honey and Herb Butter

Sweet, caramelised carrots roasted in the oven with honey and herb butter. A simple, attractive side dish that goes with anything from chicken to fish.

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4.9 (158)
40 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Carrots

    • 1.3 lb Carrots

  • Marinade

    • 1 tsp Honey
    • 0.5 stk Lemon (juice)
    • 2 tbsp Olive oil (adjust as needed)
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ¼ tsp Freshly ground pepper
    • 1 tsp Fresh thyme, finely chopped

  • Herb butter (for serving)

    • 1.4 oz Soft butter
    • 1 tbsp Fresh herbs (such as thyme, parsley or dill), finely chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the carrots

    1. Peel the carrots.
    2. Cut them lengthwise in half, and into quarters if very thick.
    3. The goal is roughly even thickness, so they bake evenly.
    5 min
    KnifeCutting Board
  2. 2

    Make the marinade

    1. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon into a bowl.
    2. Add honey, salt, pepper and finely chopped thyme.
    3. Stir together and add olive oil a little at a time.
    4. The marinade should be fluid and easy to work with – not thick.
    3 min
    Bowl
  3. 3

    Toss the carrots in the marinade

    1. Put the carrots in a large freezer bag or bowl.
    2. Pour the marinade over.
    3. Close the bag and massage the carrots thoroughly so they are coated all over.
    4. Add a touch more oil if it makes the marinade easier to spread.
    4 min
  4. 4

    Spread on baking tray

    1. Tip the carrots onto a baking tray or into an oven-proof dish.
    2. Spread them in a single layer with a little space between them.
    2 min
  5. 5

    Roast the carrots

    1. Roast the carrots in the middle of the oven at 200°C.
    2. Turn them after about 15 minutes.
    3. Roast until tender and lightly caramelised at the edges.
    30 min
    200°C
    Oven
  6. 6

    Serve with herb butter

    1. Mix the soft butter with the finely chopped herbs.
    2. Top the warm carrots with small dollops of herb butter just before serving.
    2 min
    Knife

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

180kcal

Protein

3g

Fat

10g

Carbs

18g

Serving Size

200g

Dietary

Allergens

Mælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve as a side with chicken, fish or vegetarian mains.
  • • Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon for brightness.
  • • Also fine cold as part of a salad.

Drink Pairings

  • • Vin: Light white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
  • • Alkoholfri: Water with lemon and mint

Side Pairings

  • • Mashed potatoes
  • • Grilled chicken breast

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit salad

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Warm briefly in the oven before serving.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 1 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Can be frozen, though it loses a little structure. Reheat from frozen in the oven.

Reheating

  • • Oven: Reheat in the oven at 180°C for 10–12 minutes. (180°C)

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use carrots in different colours for a beautiful dish.
  • • The butter can be mixed ahead of time and stored in the freezer.

Cooking

  • • Turn the carrots during roasting for even caramelisation.
  • • Add a little water to the baking tray
  • • if you want a softer result.

Serving

  • • Top with fresh dill or thyme before serving.
  • • Serve with a sprinkle of sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

Variations

Flavor

  • With lemon
  • With garlic
  • With chili

Health

  • Without butter
  • With a little oil instead of honey

Method

  • Baked in the oven
  • Cooked in a pan

Toppings

  • Sesame seeds
  • Fresh herbs
  • Grated lemon zest

Author

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Camilla

Madglæde i hverdagen – frisk, enkel og fuld af farve.

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Camilla

Madglæde i hverdagen – frisk, enkel og fuld af farve.