Paleo Honey Glazed Carrots With Cranberries & Pecans Recipe

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6 servings | Prep Time: 10 mins. | Cook Time: 45 mins. 

This paleo Honey Glazed Carrots dish with cranberries and pecans is the perfect side dish for your holiday dinners. We like to enjoy this with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. fresh carrots, peeled, quartered, and cut into 4-5″ sticks or baby carrots
  • 2 TBSP honey
  • 2 TBSP olive or avocado oil
  • 1 TBSP coconut butter spread or other dairy-free “butter” alternative
  • 1 tsp fermented honey (available at Snackin’ Free)
  • 1 tsp organic fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup organic fresh or frozen cranberries 

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly brush with oil.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together warm melted butter alternative, oil, honey, fermented honey, and thyme leaves.
  4. Arrange the carrot sticks on the baking sheet in an even layer. Pour the glaze over the carrots as evenly as you can.
  5. Bake for 30-45 minutes until fork-tender, turning over at the 20-minute mark, and adding the pecans and cranberries 5-10 minutes before done. 

Serve with Sweet & Spicy Chicken Wings or Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs.