Roasted Carrots Honey Thyme (Print Version)
Tender roasted carrots glazed with honey and thyme, enhanced with olive oil for a flavorful side.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1.75 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into uniform sticks or rounds
→ Glaze & Seasoning
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1½ tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
05 - ½ tsp sea salt
06 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional
07 - 1 tbsp lemon juice (for brightness)
08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine carrots, olive oil, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss until carrots are evenly coated.
03 - Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
05 - Optionally, drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle chopped parsley before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey caramelizes into a sticky glaze that clings to every edge without feeling too sweet.
- It takes ten minutes to prep, then the oven does all the work while you handle everything else.
- Even people who claim they dont like vegetables ask for seconds.
02 -
- Crowding the pan traps steam and makes the carrots soggy instead of roasted, so use two sheets if you need to.
- Check them at 25 minutes because oven temperatures vary, and nobody wants burnt honey glaze.
03 -
- Dont skip the parchment paper, sticky honey cleanup is no fun without it.
- Taste a carrot piece before you pull the tray, tenderness varies by thickness and freshness.