Description
Honey Roasted Carrots with Thyme is a savory and sweet side dish featuring tender carrots caramelized with honey and seasoned with aromatic fresh thyme or rosemary. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for adding a flavorful vegetable accompaniment to any meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or left whole if small
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for finishing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Honey Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful coating for the carrots.
- Coat Carrots: Add the peeled and cut carrots into the bowl and toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated with the honey and oil mixture.
- Arrange Carrots: Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they have enough space to roast evenly.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the carrots for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through the cooking time to promote even caramelization and tenderness.
- Finish and Serve: Once tender and lightly caramelized, optionally toss the carrots with a pat of butter and sprinkle with fresh thyme or rosemary before serving to enhance flavor and richness.
Notes
- Use small whole carrots or cut larger carrots into sticks for even cooking.
- Stirring halfway through roasting ensures even caramelization.
- Butter and fresh herbs are optional but add depth to the flavor.
- Make sure to peel carrots to enhance sweetness and texture.
- Leftover roasted carrots can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
