Honey-Lavender Roasted Carrots
Sweet roasted carrots with a floral hint from lavender, finished with a honey glaze for a perfect vegetable side. This Mediterranean-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 32 minutes, pairs carrots, olive oil, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp dried lavender
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and cut 1 lb carrots into 1-inch batons. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp dried lavender in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Spread carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway, until tender and edges are slightly caramelized.
- Step 3: Remove from oven, drizzle with 1 tbsp honey, and toss gently to coat. Return to oven for 2 minutes to caramelize the honey glaze before serving.
