Description
A simple and delicious recipe for roasted carrots coated in a sweet honey and fresh thyme glaze, perfect as a flavorful side dish for any meal. These tender and caramelized carrots are oven-roasted to bring out their natural sweetness, enhanced by aromatic thyme and a touch of olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled or scrubbed
Seasonings & Flavorings
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling, optional
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to roast the carrots perfectly.
- Prepare the carrots: Cut the carrots into evenly sized chunks about 1 1/2 inches thick to allow for even roasting and tender texture.
- Mix the glaze: In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and several turns of freshly ground black pepper to create a flavorful coating.
- Coat the carrots: Toss the carrot pieces in the honey-thyme mixture until they are fully coated, then spread them out on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the carrots for about 60 minutes, stirring or flipping them 2-3 times during cooking to ensure even caramelization. Adjust time based on carrot thickness.
- Finish and serve: Once tender and caramelized, remove the carrots from the oven. Drizzle with additional honey and sprinkle extra fresh thyme if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use carrots of similar size to ensure even cooking.
- If you prefer a stronger herb flavor, add more fresh thyme.
- Adjust honey quantity based on your preferred sweetness.
- For a twist, substitute thyme with rosemary or add a pinch of chili flakes for heat.
- Ensure to stir carrots during roasting to avoid burning and promote even browning.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated; they make a great addition to salads or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 85g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted carrots, honey glazed carrots, thyme carrots, healthy side dish, vegan side, gluten free vegetable dish
