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a bowl of roasted beets and carrots.

Roasted Beets and Carrots

5 from 2 votes
With its effortless prep and wholesome elements, this honey roasted beets and carrots recipe adds a sweet note to your plate. Drizzled in a delightful maple vinaigrette, it serves as a versatile side dish for any meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 202

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large carrots peeled, sliced into ½ inches thick
  • 4 medium beets peeled, sliced into ½ inches thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter you can use vegan butter
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 thyme sprigs for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Toss the beets and carrots with olive oil, salt and pepper on baking sheet. Tip: To prevent the beet color from transferring onto the carrots, I recommend mixing them separately when preparing.
    4 medium beets, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 4 large carrots
  3. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables reach a tender-crisp consistency, adjusting time as needed based on the size of the pieces.
  4. Add butter and honey, toss until all coated, and roast for another 5 minutes. Serve warm with a drizzle of lemon juice, fresh thyme sprigs.
    2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 thyme sprigs for serving, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  5. Optional add ons: We love glazed pecans and crumbled feta.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 447mgPotassium: 474mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 10394IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • To Make Ahead. Prepare ahead by roasting the vegetables the night before and reheating at 400°F for 5 to 10 minutes. Dress with honey vinaigrette just before serving.
  • To Store. This dish is best served warm and fresh. Leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.
  • To Reheat. Warm them up in a saucepan or microwave until heated through.
  • To Freeze. Leftovers don't freeze well, so I advise against it as the texture is likely to change.
  • This recipe was originally made with feta and pecans. For this variation, sprinkle the feta on top just before serving, and add the pecans during the last 5–7 minutes of roasting so they become lightly toasted.

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