Roasted Carrots Honey Thyme (Printer-Friendly)

Caramelized carrots roasted to perfection with honey and fresh thyme for a flavorful side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1½ lbs carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

→ Oils & Sweeteners

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey

→ Herbs & Seasonings

04 - 1½ tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
05 - ½ tsp sea salt
06 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss carrot sticks with olive oil, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Place the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
05 - Transfer carrots to a serving platter, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey caramelizes into sticky, sweet edges that make even picky eaters reach for seconds.
  • It comes together in one bowl and one pan, so cleanup is almost as easy as the cooking.
  • The carrots turn tender inside and crispy outside, with a flavor that feels fancy but takes almost no effort.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan or the carrots will steam instead of caramelize, and you'll miss out on those crispy, golden edges.
  • Flip them halfway through roasting so both sides get that beautiful color and sticky sweetness.
  • If your honey is too thick to drizzle, warm it for a few seconds in the microwave so it mixes easily.
03 -
  • Cut the carrots as evenly as possible so they cook at the same rate and nothing burns or stays raw.
  • If you want extra caramelization, crank the oven up to 450°F for the last five minutes and watch them closely.
  • Fresh thyme makes a bigger difference than you'd think; if you have it, use it.

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