Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots Thyme (Print Version)

Roasted carrots meet honey glaze and thyme for a sweet, savory side fit for special occasions or weeknight meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 lbs medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or left whole if thin

→ Glaze & Seasoning

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 tablespoons honey
04 - 1½ tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
05 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
06 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Add peeled and prepared carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the glaze.
04 - Spread glazed carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once midway, until carrots are tender and lightly caramelized.
06 - Remove roasted carrots from oven. Drizzle with lemon juice if desired and garnish with additional thyme before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • If you whisper to the carrots before roasting, they’ll reward you with extra caramelized edges.
  • The gentle thyme and honey combo makes even picky eaters come back for seconds.
02 -
  • If you crowd the carrots, they’ll steam instead of roast and won’t get those irresistibly caramelized edges.
  • Tossing the carrots midway through roasting makes all the difference for even color and flavor.
03 -
  • Lining the baking sheet with parchment prevents sticky glaze from turning cleanup into a hassle.
  • Warming the honey for a few seconds in the microwave helps it mix smoothly and evenly with olive oil.
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