Roasted Carrots Honey Thyme (Print version)

Tender carrots caramelized with honey and thyme, perfect as a flavorful side for any meal.

# 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

# Method:

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:

01 -
  • The natural sweetness of carrots gets amplified by roasting, creating little caramelized edges that make them addictive
  • Its one of those side dishes that looks elegant but takes almost no effort
  • The honey-thyme combination works with everything from weeknight chicken to holiday roasts
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet is the biggest mistake, so use two sheets if needed
  • The honey can burn quickly, so keep an eye on them during the last 5 minutes
  • Fresh thyme really does make a difference, but dried works in a pinch
03 -
  • Convection mode cooks them faster and creates more even browning
  • Let the pan cool slightly before removing the carrots, or they might stick
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes

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