Sweet, Caramelised Root Vegetables with Noosa Black Garlic
Simple roasted vegetables become something truly special with the addition of Noosa Black Garlic Honey.
In this comforting side dish, Dutch carrots and parsnips are roasted in butter and Black Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil until golden and tender. They’re then finished with a generous drizzle of Black Garlic Honey and fragrant fresh sage, creating a perfect balance of sweetness, savoury richness and earthy herb flavour.
This dish is a wonderful accompaniment to roast lamb, chicken, pork or festive holiday meals, and is especially delicious during the cooler months.
Recipe Details
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
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Dutch carrots, peeled and tops trimmed
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Parsnips, peeled and quartered
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp Noosa Black Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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100 g Noosa Black Garlic Honey
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Fresh sage, finely chopped
Method
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C.
A wood-fired oven also works beautifully for this recipe.
2. Roast the vegetables
Place the carrots and parsnips in a roasting tray or cast-iron skillet.
Add the butter and Noosa Black Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, tossing gently to coat the vegetables.
Roast for 25–30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and lightly golden.
3. Finish with black garlic honey
Remove the tray from the oven.
Drizzle generously with Noosa Black Garlic Honey and sprinkle with the chopped fresh sage.
Toss gently so the warm vegetables become lightly glazed.
Serve
Serve immediately as a warm side dish.
Serving Suggestions
These roasted root vegetables pair beautifully with:
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roast lamb or beef
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baked ham
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grilled chicken
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festive holiday meals
They also work wonderfully as part of a grazing table or shared family feast.
Why Black Garlic Honey Works So Well
Noosa Black Garlic Honey blends pure Australian honey with slow-aged black garlic, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and umami depth.
When drizzled over roasted vegetables, it caramelises lightly and enhances their natural sweetness, turning simple ingredients into a gourmet side dish.