Description
A delicious and colorful side dish featuring sweet and savory roasted beets and carrots glazed with honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium beets
- 4 large carrots
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- 1 Tbsp. fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, dill, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450ยฐF.
- Wash and peel the carrots and beets.
- Chop the vegetables into even 1/2 inch pieces.
- Add the beets and carrots to a sheet pan and toss with olive oil and salt.
- Spread the vegetables out on the pan and roast at 450ยฐF for 20-25 minutes or until they are tender.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave and whisk in the honey.
- Remove the beets and carrots from the oven and pour the honey butter mixture over them.
- Toss until well coated and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
- Serve tossed with fresh herbs.
Notes
For even cooking, ensure vegetables are cut into uniform pieces. Adjust honey based on desired sweetness. Adding nuts or seeds can provide a crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg