Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Fresh Rosemary

Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips recipe are a delicious and easy side dish that can accompany any meal, especially during the holidays, in less than 40 minutes! Gluten-free and dairy-free.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 258kcal

Author Rebecca Taig

Ingredients

1 pound carrots
1 pound parsnips
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely minced

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Wash, peel, and cut. Scrub the parsnips and carrots. Peel and cut them into approximately 2" pieces. Cut the thicker pieces in half lengthwise.
Stir everything together. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl: carrots, parsnips, honey, oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary. Stir until the carrots and parsnips are fully coated.
Pour everything onto an unlined baking sheet. Spread the carrots and parsnip out evenly in a single layer.
Roast until tender. Place the baking tray in the oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through. The vegetables should be caramelized, golden brown in color, and easily piercable with a fork.
Transfer vegetables to a serving dish. Sprinkle a little chopped fresh rosemary, and enjoy.

Notes

Follow These Tips For Best Results

Avoid cutting the vegetables too thin - Cutting the parsnips and carrots too thin may result in them burning more easily.

Do not line the baking sheet - The best way to get that crisp caramelized texture is by roasting the vegetables directly on the sheet pan. Please be aware that the honey will harden on the pan, therefore it is recommended to quickly transfer the vegetables to a serving dish right out of the oven.

Double the recipe - You can easily double or even triple these honey-roasted parsnips and carrots, depending on the number of people you are serving. Just make sure to use two separate baking sheets.

Avoid overcrowding - For even baking, make sure the vegetables are in a single layer on the baking pan.

Vegan Option: Use agave or maple syrup in place of the honey.

Sweeter Version: For a sweeter version, add 1-2 extra tablespoons of honey.

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