Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots Thyme (Printable)

Carrots roasted with honey and thyme, delivering a sweet, aromatic touch to festive and everyday dining.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 pounds medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or left whole if thin

→ Glaze & Seasoning

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
05 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, optional

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper until well blended.
03 - Add carrots to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the glaze.
04 - Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast carrots for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
06 - Remove carrots from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice if desired. Serve warm garnished with additional thyme.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These carrots get gloriously caramelized, making every bite a little celebration.
  • The honey and thyme duo creates a sweet-savoury balance that always surprises guests.
02 -
  • If you crowd the pan, the carrots steam instead of roast, so use a big sheet.
  • Turning the carrots halfway through is the trick to those golden edges.
03 -
  • Don't forget to taste the glaze before tossing—it needs to dance between sweet and earthy.
  • Using parchment keeps the carrots from sticking and makes the caramelization perfect every time.
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