Description
A delightful side dish that enhances the natural sweetness of beets and carrots with honey and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium beets, peeled and cut into wedges
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
- In a large bowl, combine the beets and carrots.
- Drizzle olive oil and honey over the vegetables, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme or rosemary before serving.
Notes
Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking. Adjust honey to your taste. Experiment with other root vegetables and herbs for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg