Description
A delightful side dish featuring heirloom carrots glazed with honey, topped with fresh mint and toasted pistachios for a burst of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb heirloom carrots
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup pistachios, toasted and chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the heirloom carrots, then cut them into uniform pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the carrots to the bowl and toss until they are well coated.
- Spread the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh mint and toasted pistachios before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Make sure to toast the pistachios for enhanced flavor.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg