Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

A delicious side dish of oven-roasted carrots and parsnips glazed with a honey-butter sauce. The root vegetables are perfectly caramelized and finished with a touch of balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.

8 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carrots
  • 2 pounds parsnips
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • tablespoons butter
  • tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Position 1 rack in center and 1 rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil. Divide carrots and parsnips between prepared sheets. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, then drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over vegetables on each sheet; toss to coat.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Roast vegetables 10 minutes; stir. Roast vegetables 10 minutes longer, stir, and reverse sheets. Continue roasting until vegetables are tender and slightly charred, about 15 minutes longer. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Tent with foil and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm uncovered in 350°F oven 10 minutes.)

    35 min

  3. 3.

    Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in honey and vinegar. Drizzle honey glaze over vegetables and serve.

    5 min