Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the carrots and split in half if any wider than 1/2" thick.

Step 2

Toss with 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Arrange on a metal baking sheet and roast for 10-15 minutes, or until edges are beginning to caramelize.

Step 4

Meanwhile smash and lightly chop the garlic for the glaze.

Step 5

Combine the butter, honey, bay leaves, garlic, and lemon juice in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until hot, bubbly, and thickened, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the carrots from oven and drop the temp to 350°F.

Step 7

Toss with the glaze and return to the oven to roast another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

If making the gremolata topping combined finely chopped parsley or carrot greens with a clove of crushed or finely minced garlic and chopped almonds.

Step 9

Toss with lemon juice and olive oil. Taste, and add a pinch of salt if needed.

Step 10

When carrots are nicely glazed and tender, remove from oven and transfer to a serving dish. Top with gremolata and serve it hot.