Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3 tbsp clover honey
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • 4 oz goat cheese crumbles
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and place your baking sheet inside to get hot.
  2. Prep the 2 lbs of carrots by peeling and slicing them lengthwise.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange carrots in a single layer on the hot baking sheet, ensuring at least half an inch of space between each piece to prevent steaming.
  5. Roast for 20 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and edges start to shrivel.
  6. While carrots roast, whisk together the honey, melted butter, red pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
  7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Drizzle the honey mixture over the carrots and toss well with tongs to coat. Return to the oven for a final 10 minutes until the glaze is bubbling and mahogany-colored.
  8. Remove from the oven and garnish immediately with goat cheese crumbles and fresh parsley before serving.