This recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and savory, along with some added nutrients. Goat cheese and honey is the ultimate duo, so this recipe is a real hit. The carrots are soft and soak up all the sweetness of the honey. The goat cheese adds a little sourness & texture. Pecans add a little crunch. It’s just everything you could dream of in a side dish. It’s also a fantastic recipe to impress your friends at a holiday potluck or a family dinner.
Pro-tip: drizzle with some Spanish olive oil when they are finished. It adds a little bit of a smoky taste.
Honey Glazed Carrots with Pecans & Goat Cheese
A delicious mix of sweet & savory that hides a generous serving of both veggies and protein.
Ingredients
- 2lbs Carrots
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil, 1-2tbsp for pan drizzle
- 2 tbsp Melted Butter
- 1/4 cup Goat Cheese
- 1/4 cup Pecans
- Salt & pepper
- Fresh Parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven at 425 and prep sheet pan with a light coat of olive oil.
2. Skin & wash carrots to prep them for chopping.
3. Slice carrots into 1-1 1/2in slices
4. Toss them in olive oil, melted butter, honey, and add salt & pepper.
5. After the carrots are all covered, transfer them to the sheet pan and spread them out so they are all touching the pan (not piled up on top of one another).
6. Bake for 12 minutes on one side, move them around a bit, and bake for another 10-12 minutes or until tender.
7. Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for a nice glaze.
8. Sprinkle in the goat cheese and pecans and mix around well.
9. Add a little more goat cheese and parsley to garnish. Enjoy!
Do you add anything else to your honey glazed carrots? Let me know in the comments! Much love, see ya next blog.