Roasted Carrots with Honey Thyme (Printable View)
Sweet, caramelized carrots roasted with thyme and honey for an elegant side dish perfect for any meal.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks
→ Seasonings & Aromatics
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
05 - ½ tsp sea salt
06 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the carrots are tender and starting to caramelize at the edges.
05 - Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
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- The natural sweetness of carrots gets amplified by honey, creating caramelized edges that taste like candy from the farmers market.
- Everything comes together on one sheet pan, meaning less cleanup and more time with your people.
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- The honey can burn if left too long, so keep an eye on things during those last few minutes of roasting.
- A splash of balsamic vinegar before roasting adds this incredible depth that makes people think you've been cooking all day.
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- Room temperature honey drizzles more easily than cold honey straight from the pantry.
- Don't skip the parchment paper unless you enjoy scrubbing baked-on honey from your baking sheets.