Roasted Carrots Honey Thyme (Printable)

Tender carrots roasted with honey and fresh thyme, offering a sweet and savory side dish.

# What You Need:

01 - 1½ lbs carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or thick rounds

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

03 - 2 tbsp honey

04 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)

05 - ½ tsp kosher salt

06 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

08 - Zest of ½ lemon

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, combine carrots, olive oil, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss until the carrots are evenly coated.

03 - Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

04 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.

05 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with parsley and lemon zest, if desired. Serve warm.

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The honey creates these incredible caramelized edges that make people think you spent hours on them
They reheat beautifully so you can make them ahead without losing that roasted flavor

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Crowding the pan is the biggest mistake that prevents proper caramelization so give those carrots room to breathe
Maple syrup works beautifully if you need this to be vegan and it brings its lovely depth

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For extra caramelization broil the carrots for just 2 minutes at the end but watch them like a hawk
A sprinkling of flaky salt right before serving adds the most wonderful crunch