Roasted Carrots Honey Thyme (Printable)

Tender roasted carrots glazed with honey and fresh thyme for a sweet and savory side.

# 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 oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

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

01 -

The honey creates tiny sticky bubbles of caramelization that make these carrots impossible to stop eating
Fresh thyme adds an earthy whisper that keeps the sweetness from feeling like dessert

02 -

Too much space between carrots means they dry out instead of roasting into that tender glazed state you are after
Thick rounds take longer than sticks so cut everything the same size for even cooking

03 -

Let the baking sheet cool completely between batches if you are doubling the recipe otherwise the honey burns instantly
A quick two minute broil at the end creates restaurant style char but watch it like a hawk