Roasted Carrots and Onions with Fennel Fronds and Honey

Lightly sweet and citrusy roasted carrots with the bright flavor and color of fennel fronds make a delicious side dish!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 159 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
• 1 sweet onion, roughly chopped
• lemons, zested
• 2 tablespoons chopped fennel greens

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine carrots, onion, and olive oil in a bowl. Toss to coat and place on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven until carrots are tender, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 4

Whisk honey, butter, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Pour over carrots and onions in the bowl and toss to coat. Add fennel fronds and toss to combine.