Roasted Carrots with Hot Honey, Garlic, Pistachios & Burrata

I never thought I’d go ga-ga over carrots, yet here we are. This side dish is a wild little symphony of flavors: tender roasted carrots with crispy caramelized edges, roasted garlic melting into every bite, a drizzle of hot honey that hits sweet and spicy notes, and then—hello burrata—that creamy, dreamy cloud of cheese that pulls it all together. Oh, and pistachios? Just the nutty crunch and beautiful color to seal the deal. Whether you’re looking for a side to a holiday meal or just want to make your Tuesday night feel a little fancier, we think this dish is a total winner.

Earthy, sweet, spicy, creamy, crunchy—check, check, check, check, check

Ingredients for Roasted Carrots

• 2 lbs carrots, peeled & trimmed

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Kosher salt & cracked black pepper

• 4 tbsp hot honey (store-bought or homemade*)

• ½ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped

• 1 ball fresh burrata

  
  

*To make your own hot honey: Combine ¼ cup honey with 1 tsp chili flakes and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Warm gently and let it infuse for 5–10 minutes.

We love Mike's Hot Honey

Instructions

Preheat & prep: Preheat oven to 400°F. The oil keeps the carrots from sticking to the pan but for easier clean up, line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.

Roast the carrots & garlic: Toss carrots and minced garlic in olive oil, 3 tbsp of hot honey, salt and pepper. Spread out in a single layer. Roast for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until carrots are caramelized and tender and garlic is golden and soft.

Caramelized carrots with pistachios

Assemble & finish: Sprinkle half the pistachios over the carrots and rotate to get evenly distributed. Transfer roasted carrots to a serving plate. Drizzle lightly with remaining hot honey while still warm. Tear open the burrata and nestle it among the carrots. Sprinkle with remaining chopped pistachios.

Serve: Best served warm or room temp. We pair ours with crusty bread as a snack or as a side to roast chicken or pork.

Roasted carrots with garlic, hot honey, pistachios & burrata

Make these roasted carrots your own:

• Swap pistachios for hazelnuts or almonds.

• Add pomegranate seeds for a pop of color and tartness.

• Not into spice? Use regular honey with a pinch of smoked paprika instead.

As always, let us know when you make this combo your own. We love to hear your feedback and questions. Thank you for stopping by our kitchen.

xo YaYa and Wuelo