Steaming the carrots tenderizes them before baking. The honey really heats up; during baking, check once or twice so it doesn't burn the carrots.

　　

Ingredients

3 to 4 bunches (depending on size) fresh carrots, peeled

　　2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

　　2 tablespoons honey

　　Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

　　N/A freshly ground black pepper

　　

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 450°:F.

　　

Step 2

2. Cut the carrots into thirds, crosswise on a sharp diagonal.

　　

Step 3

3. Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket. Let carrots steam until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl. Toss with the oil, honey, salt and pepper.

　　

Step 4

4. Place the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 25 minutes. Loosen them from the baking sheet with a spatula. Adjust the seasonings and remove to a serving bowl.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 110 calories

　　17g carbohydrate

　　1g protein

　　4.5g fat

　　no cholesterol (nutritional analysis provided by Parade).

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Parade