Honey Roasted Beets & Carrots
Sweet, savory, in season.
Ingredients
beets: 4 medium
carrots: 4 large
olive oil: 1 tbsp.
sea salt: 1/2 tsp.
butter: 1 tbsp.
honey: 2 tbsp.
fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, dill, etc.): 1 tbsp.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450°.
Wash and peel the carrots nad beets. Chop the vegetables into even 1/2 inch pieces.
Add the beets and carrots to a sheet pan and toss with olive oil and salt.
Spread the vegetables out on the pan and roast at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until they are tender. The cooking time will vary based on the size of the vegetables.
Meanwhile, in a small microwave safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Whisk in the honey.
Remove the beets and carrots from the oven and pour the honey butter mixture over them. Toss until they are well coated.
Return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve tossed with fresh herbs.
Recipe was originally posted on The Creative Bite