Roasted Carrots Honey Thyme (Printable)

Tender carrots caramelized with honey and fresh thyme, perfect as a flavorful side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1½ lbs carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

→ Oils & Sweeteners

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 tablespoons honey

→ Herbs & Seasonings

04 - 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
05 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

07 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 45 minutes with almost zero fuss.
  • The honey caramelizes on the edges and creates this addictive sweet-savory thing that keeps people reaching for more.
  • It feels like restaurant-quality elegance but tastes like home cooking.
02 -
  • Don't skip turning them halfway through—the side that touches the pan caramelizes beautifully, but you want both sides to benefit.
  • If your carrots start looking too dark before they're tender inside, lower the heat to 400°F and give them a few more minutes; every oven runs differently.
03 -
  • Cut all your carrots to roughly the same size so they finish cooking at the same time—no sad, undercooked pieces hiding underneath the caramelized ones.
  • Save the honey jar warmth by drizzling the honey straight from a spoon while you're tossing the carrots; warm honey coats more evenly than cold.

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