Honey-Glazed Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto

The stunning jewel tones of rainbow carrots make this side dish a head-turner, but any fresh local carrots will soak up the buttery, sweet-and-tangy glaze perfectly. Don’t toss those carrot tops—use them to make Carrot Top Pesto.

March 22, 2022

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 4 - 6
  • 2 pounds rainbow carrots, peeled
  • ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons champagne or white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons local honey
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Chopped roasted, salted pistachios, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; add carrots in an even layer.

In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Brush carrots with a third of the butter mixture. Bake for 15 minutes; brush with a third of the butter mixture. Bake 15 minutes more. Transfer to a serving platter; brush or drizzle with remaining butter mixture. Garnish with pistachios, if desired.

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 4 - 6
  • 2 pounds rainbow carrots, peeled
  • ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons champagne or white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons local honey
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Chopped roasted, salted pistachios, for garnish
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