Move over boring roasted carrots- these glazed hot honey carrots with feta cheese are not your average carrots. You’ll roast them with simple ingredients like hot honey and olive oil and then sprinkle with tangy feta cheese, chives and parsley.
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Why you’ll love these
These hot honey carrots are easy, but they’re so much better than regular roasted carrots.
If you love a sweet and spicy combination, you’ll love the sweet carrots and honey with spicy savory flavors.
They’re the perfect side dish for any regular week day meal, or a great way to change up your holiday side dish options.
I don’t know about you, but I always end up with leftover carrots in my fridge that I’m not sure what to do with, so this carrot recipe is perfect for that!
Ingredients
- Carrots
- Hot honey
- Extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- Feta cheese
- Chives & parsley
- Salt & pepper
Where to find hot honey
You should be able to find hot honey at your local grocery store near the regular honey (sometimes it will be called spicy honey). Or, you can order it online(I love Mike’s Hot Honey). If you don’t have any, you can also use regular honey and add red pepper flakes instead.
Step-by-step instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- Add sliced carrots to a mixing bowl and add hot honey, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat. Add the carrots in a single layer.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until carrots are golden brown and have a caramelized texture. Sprinkle feta cheese, parsley and chives on top before serving. Optional: drizzle carrots with more hot honey before serving!
Storage info: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To freshen it up, add a drizzle of hot honey and fresh feta cheese before serving.
Recipe variations and FAQ
Can I use regular honey?
If you’re not a fan of spicy flavors you can definitely use regular honey or maple syrup. If you want it to be a little less spicy, you can also use regular honey and then add as much red pepper flakes, chili powder or hot sauce to meet the heat level you prefer!
Can I use baby carrots?
I prefer to use whole carrots and then slice them, but you can use any type of carrots you want. If you use baby carrots, you may need to adjust your cooking time to be slightly longer. Check for doneness by making sure the carrots are easily pierced with a fork.
What should I serve these carrots with?
These carrots are a great option for an easy recipe on a weeknight to serve as your veggie, or a fun change up during holiday meals! Here are some ideas of what to serve them with:
- Perfectly Cooked Thin Sliced Chicken Breast (Air Fryer Recipe)
- Creamy Garlic Cottage Cheese Mashed Potatoes
- Kale Chicken Salad with Parmesan and Lemon Vinaigrette
- Arugula Pear Salad with Toasted Pecans & Feta Cheese
Or, if you want a different carrot option, try my Crispy Parmesan Carrot Sticks!
Glazed Hot Honey Carrots with Feta Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots sliced
- 2 tbsp hot honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
- chives for garnish
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- Add sliced carrots to a medium sized bowl and add hot honey, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Next, line a sheet pan with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat. Add the carrots in an even layer.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until carrots are golden brown and have a caramelized texture. Sprinkle feta cheese, parsley and chives on top before serving. Optional: drizzle carrots with more hot honey before serving!
