Enjoy the Best Roasted Carrots recipe, perfectly portioned for one. Seasoned with olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper, then roasted and finished with butter.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay the cut carrots on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Drizzle this mixture over the carrots and, using your hands, toss them until they're evenly coated.
Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they're tender.
Once done, remove the carrots from the oven. Transfer them to a medium-sized serving bowl and gently toss them with melted butter. Serve right away while they're warm and flavorful.
Notes
Cut Evenly: Similar-sized pieces will cook at the same rate.
Don't Overcrowd: Give the carrots space on the pan to get that beautiful browning.
Check Tenderness: Start checking around the 20-minute mark with a fork.
Add Herbs: Toss with fresh thyme or parsley at the end for extra flavor.