Roasted Carrots Honey Thyme (Printable)
Caramelized carrots glazed with honey and fresh thyme for a sweet, aromatic side dish.
# What You'll 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
02 - Place carrots in a large bowl. Add olive oil, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated.
03 - Spread the seasoned carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring pieces do not overlap for proper caramelization.
04 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking. The carrots are done when tender and edges show golden caramelization.
05 - Transfer roasted carrots to a serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if using. Serve immediately while warm for best flavor.
# Expert Advice:
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- The natural sweetness of carrots gets amplified by honey while roasting, creating candy-like edges that even vegetable skeptics cant resist
- It takes almost zero active cooking time but looks like something youd order at a nice restaurant
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- Crowding the pan creates steam instead of roasting, so give those carrots room to breathe
- The honey can burn quickly, so keep an eye on them during the last 5 minutes of cooking
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- Cut your carrots into uniformly sized pieces so they roast evenly
- Room temperature carrots roast better than cold ones straight from the fridge