Butter Roasted Honey Carrots and Cauliflower with Goat Cheese. These smoky roasted vegetables get a little spicy kick from red pepper flakes. Fresh rosemary adds earthiness to the hearty dish. A drizzle of honey and crumbled goat cheese add a sweet tanginess. Enjoy as a side dish, over greens for an amazing salad, or even with scrambled or fried eggs. Delicious!
why you'll love roasted carrots and cauliflower
Maximum flavor with minimal work. That's what I love about roasted carrots and cauliflower. Next to eating them raw, roasting vegetables is a simple and delicious way to prepare them.
A hot oven and preheated baking sheet jumpstart the cooking of the vegetables. Only 20 minutes of cooking time results in smoky caramelized veggies. A drizzle of honey and some goat cheese crumbles make this dish irresistible.
I serve these smoky, spicy, sweet and tangy roasted carrots and cauliflower as a side dish with some of my favorite recipes including chicken with prosciutto, java rubbed steak, pork with chipotle orange sauce or pecan crusted salmon. They're also tasty with scrambled eggs, or tossed with greens for an amazing salad. Delish served hot, room temperature or even cold, they are the star of any meal.
the ingredients
- carrots
- cauliflower
- salted butter
- smoked paprika
- kosher salt
- pepper
- red pepper flakes
- fresh rosemary
- honey
- plain goat cheese
- fresh parsley
how to make roasted carrots and cauliflower
Peeling and chopping. Tossing and roasting. Drizzling and sprinkling. That's it for roasted honey carrots and cauliflower.
Preheat the oven and toss a big baking sheet in to heat up. This jumpstarts the cooking and helps the vegetables brown evenly.
Peel and chop carrots and cut cauliflower into a little bit bigger than bite sized pieces. Toss the vegetables with melted butter, smoked paprika, kosher salt, pepper and a good pinch of red pepper flakes.
Spread the carrots and cauliflower evenly on the hot baking sheet. Sprinkle with chopped fresh rosemary and roast. In about 20 minutes, the vegetables are caramelized and tender. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
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recipe suggestions and tips
- Skip peeling the carrots to streamline the recipe. Just give them a good scrub with water and cut into bite sized pieces.
- Spread the vegetables evenly on the pan. A crowded pan causes the vegetables to steam rather than roast to a caramelized smoky goodness.
- Try a flavored goat cheese instead of plain. Herb and roasted garlic are 2 of my favorite substitutions.
roasted carrots and cauliflower ~ FAQs
It's possible to roast frozen carrots and cauliflower, but they won't be as flavorful and have crispy edges like fresh vegetables will. I recommend sticking with with fresh carrots and cauliflower for this roasted vegetable recipe.
Yes! Roasting vegetables is one of the healthiest ways to prepare them. They are low in calories and high in fiber and antioxidants.
Definitely. You can roast the vegetables in advance. Reheat in the microwave on 60% power at 30 second intervals.
more vegetable recipes to try
Roasted Fall Squash with Cinnamon and Nutmeg
Garlic Butter Mushrooms with Blue Cheese
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey and Mustard
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Butter Roasted Honey Carrots and Cauliflower with Goat Cheese
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Butter Roasted Honey Carrots and Cauliflower with Goat Cheese. These smoky roasted vegetables get a little spicy kick from red pepper flakes. Fresh rosemary adds earthiness to the hearty dish. A drizzle of honey and crumbled goat cheese add a sweet tanginess. Enjoy as a side dish, over greens for an amazing salad, or even with scrambled or fried eggs. Delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1 small cauliflower, cut in florets, about 4 cups
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 ounces plain goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven.
- In a large bowl, add the carrots and cauliflower. Drizzle with the melted butter. Toss to coat.
- Add the smoked paprika, kosher salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Evenly spread the prepared carrots and cauliflower on the pan. Sprinkle with the chopped rosemary.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until just tender and caramelized in spots.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Drizzle the vegetables with the honey and scatter the crumbled goat cheese. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Serve.
Notes
Skip peeling the carrots to streamline the recipe. Just give them a good scrub with water and cut into bite sized pieces.
Spread the vegetables evenly on the pan. A crowded pan causes the vegetables to steam rather than roast to a caramelized smoky goodness.
Try a flavored goat cheese instead of plain. Herb and roasted garlic are 2 of my favorite substitutions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: bake in oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 11.5 g
- Sodium: 581 mg
- Fat: 14.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.8 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7.9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Sean
This was a perfect side for my last dinner party.
Amy Casey
That's great Sean!
Marta
I was so excited to find your butter roasted honey carrots and cauliflower because I over bought both veggies on the last supermarket run, LOL! The sauce and the veggies paired perfectly with my lemon-roasted chicken for Sunday night's dinner.
Amy Casey
This would be delicious with lemon roasted chicken.
Colleen
I was so happy to see this recipe because I had all the ingredients. It was delicious and so easy. A perfect side dish for baked salmon. I'll be making this one again!
Amy Casey
I love this dish with salmon too!
Bernice
This is such a great side dish. I like to make a huge batch on Sunday so we have veggies for the week. IMHO roasting is the only way to go with veggies, especially cauliflower.
Amy Casey
I agree! Roasting is the best!
Enri Lemoine
This recipe is fantastic. Easy to make, flavorful, and low in calories. Not to mention with this inflation is good to have options with ingredients that are available everywhere and are not so expensive. Thanks for the inspiration!
Amy Casey
You are so welcome Enri. I love the combination of flavors in this dish.
Jessica
Oh wow, who knew this combo would be soooo good?! These two veggies always seem to be the last in the drawer at the end of the week, and this was such a great way to combine them. Thanks!!
Amy Casey
So true! This recipe elevates the lowly veggies to superstar level.
Tammy
Ooh this sounds so delicious! I love the combo of the honey and goat cheese...what a wonderful side dish.
Amy Casey
Thank you! I just love all the flavors in this dish too.
Ann
This vegetable dish was delicious! I did have to eliminate the goat cheese, as I didn't have any on hand, however, still turned out great!
Amy Liu Dong
It looks so delicious and easy to make. A perfect dish to make for tonight's dinner!
Anna
I took your suggestion and served these with scrambled egg, and OMG!!! it's soooo tasty! the veggies have such a lovely flavour!
Amy Casey
Thank you Anna!