Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots Thyme (Printable)

Carrots shine with honey glaze and thyme—delicious for special occasions or everyday sides.

# Components:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - Set 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 pepper to create glaze.
03 - Add carrots to glaze and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread coated carrots in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast carrots for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
06 - Remove carrots from oven, drizzle with lemon juice if desired, and garnish with additional thyme. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can make a restaurant-worthy side dish with just a handful of everyday ingredients.
  • The sweet glaze and savory thyme have a way of making carrots disappear fast whenever they&39;re set out.
02 -
  • If you crowd the carrots, they start to steam and lose the all-important caramelization.
  • Don&39;t skip flipping them halfway—this ensures every side gets that golden, sticky finish.
03 -
  • Let the carrots cool slightly before serving so the glaze thickens and sticks.
  • A squeeze of lemon right at the end makes the flavors sing—don&39;t forget it.
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