It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. It’s the start of December and the Christmas bells are ringing. And what comes with Christmas? Many delicious meals and parties. All based around food. Huge feasts with roasted turkeys and chickens and hams. If you know the centrepiece, do you know the sides? Sides can be hard to settle on because there’s so many choices. Roasted carrots are part of many family’s traditions, but I have put a twist on it. Hot honey roasted carrots. That’s right. I’ve put a twist on the classic.
A bit of kick, a bit of sweetness. Some herbs to top it off. This might not be the centrepiece but it will be one the most popular.
Hot honey roasted carrots
It’s a simple recipe, my hot honey roasted carrots. There’s enough going on when it comes to Christmas Day to have to have complicated side dishes as well. Limited ingredients and simple to put together.
Tabasco, yes you heard me
I have chosen tabasco to add to this recipe. It’s vinegary and has a kick but without it being too hot. You could also use a substitute like sriracha or Frank’s Hot Sauce. But, I have found that most people’s cupboards have a bottle of tabasco already in it.
Sweet like honey
You can’t have hot honey roasted carrots without honey. I make my own hot honey that is a cinch to make and is so adaptable to many recipes! I use it on halloumi or even a decadent toasty. You could use plain honey with some chili flakes if you’re not up for making hot honey!
After you’ve whipped up the tabasco and chilli flaked honey, keep some to the side and start adding it to your favourite recipes or salad dressings.
FAQ about hot honey roasted carrots
Can I add another vegetable to this?
Yes! You could add some onion or brussel sprouts or even some broccolini would be delicious if you want some more colour.
What else can I dress it with?
Some goat’s cheese would be a great way to cut through the rich, sweet and spiciness.
How else can i serve these carrots?
I love to eat them on some toast that has been spread with goats cheese – absolutely delicious!
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Hot honey roasted carrots
Ingredients
Hot honey
- 500 ml honey
- 2 tbsp chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp tabasco
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Honey carrot
- 6 large carrots peeled and sliced
- 75 g butter unsalted
- 4 garlic cloves crushd
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- salt and pepper
- fresh parsley to serve optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees C / 390 degrees F
- To make the hot honey, combine all ingredients into a small pot. On a medium heat, cook until the honey is bubbling and has a runny consistency. As this makes a large batch, store the remaining hot honey in a sterilised jar for several months in your pantry.
- In an oven proof pan on a medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted and bubbling, add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the carrots to the butter and garlic and toss through the sauce. Drizzle over the hot honey and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir the carrots through the sauce for 2 minutes. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden and caramelised.
- Sprinkle over fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Only 6 carrots? Is that correct?
Yes! 6 large carrots but you can make more if you prefer and just up the butter and hot honey.
This was delicious. My husband said they were the best veggies he’s ever had, and he hates veggies. I used 3 carrots and some trimmed, halved brussels sprouts and some sliced shallots. I had to turn up the heat for a few minutes at the end to get the veggies caramelized. Next time I will try a bit less butter, or perhaps roast with some olive oil and a little butter…but honestly the butter was worth it!
I am so happy to hear that! Thank you for leaving this lovely comment.