These Honey Lime Glazed Carrot Tacos are a delightful twist on traditional tacos, featuring sweet and tangy flavors that elevate the dish. The carrots are roasted to perfection and tossed in a honey-lime glaze, making them a delicious filling for soft tortillas.
This Tacos Recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers a vibrant and healthy option for taco night. You can customize the toppings to your liking, adding ingredients like avocado, cilantro, or feta cheese for extra flavor.
Delicious Honey Lime Carrot Tacos
These tacos feature roasted carrots coated in a honey-lime glaze, served in warm tortillas. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Feta cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Carrots: In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced carrots, olive oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss until the carrots are evenly coated.
- Roast the Carrots: Spread the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Warm the Tortillas: While the carrots are roasting, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Once the carrots are done, fill each tortilla with the roasted carrots. Top with avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and feta cheese if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy the tacos warm, garnished with additional lime wedges on the side.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g