Description
A simple, fast, and flavorful side dish featuring carrots roasted with honey, olive oil, and fresh thyme. Perfect for busy weeknights and pairs well with a variety of main dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 3 tablespoons (60ml) honey (raw or wildflower preferred)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel carrots and cut into sticks about 3-4 inches long and ½-inch thick, keeping them uniform in size.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the carrots with honey, olive oil, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat if desired.
- Spread the carrots out in a single layer on the baking sheet, ensuring they have space to caramelize.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. After 15 minutes, flip the carrots using tongs or a spatula for even browning.
- If using garlic, add minced garlic during the last 5 minutes of roasting to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven when carrots are fork-tender and caramelized around the edges.
- Optional: Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Cut carrots evenly for uniform roasting. Flip carrots halfway through cooking to ensure even caramelization. Use fresh thyme for best flavor; if using dried thyme, reduce to 1 teaspoon and add earlier in roasting. Leftovers keep well in an airtight container for up to 4 days and reheat gently in oven or stovetop to maintain glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 230
- Fat: 3.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1.2
Keywords: honey roasted carrots, fresh thyme, easy side dish, healthy vegetables, weeknight recipe, roasted carrots, honey glaze, simple vegetable side