Roasted carrots

Roasted carrots are an easy, healthy and delicious side dish, and these sticky honey‑roasted carrots make a simple yet scrumptious addition to any Sunday lunch or festive dinner. There’s something wonderfully comforting about a tray of roasted carrots: as they cook, the edges caramelise, the centres turn tender and sweet, and their natural flavour deepens into something rich and earthy. With just a drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of seasoning, they transform into a vibrant, fuss‑free side that works with almost any meal. Whether you’re serving them with a Sunday roast, grilled meats, fish or a simple weeknight dinner, roasted carrots bring colour, warmth and effortless flavour to the table.

When to serve these tasty carrots?

These roasted carrots are great served with a Sunday roast, grilled chicken, pork chops, sausages or salmon. They’re also lovely alongside simple weeknight dishes like baked fish, veggie mains, couscous, rice or even a hearty grain salad. Their sweet, caramelised flavour makes them a versatile side that works with almost anything.

Roasted carrots

Roasted carrots

Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 6 carrots, peeled and quartered
  • ½ tsp soft light brown sugar
  • 25 g unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 180°c / gas 4.
  • Par boil the carrots in salted water for around 10mins, then drain.
  • Place the carrots on a baking tray, sprinkle the sugar and salt all over. Dot the butter around the carrots.
  • Roast for 20-25mins, turning frequently to prevent the from burning.
  • Serve immediately.