Honey Roasted Carrots with Thyme
A stunning side dish featuring roasted carrots kissed with honey and thyme, perfect for enhancing any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of butter (optional for extra richness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Combine the peeled and cut carrots in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil and honey over the carrots, and sprinkle with fresh thyme, salt, and pepper. If using, add the balsamic vinegar for additional flavor.
- Toss the carrots thoroughly until they are evenly coated with the olive oil and honey mixture.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between each piece for even roasting.
- Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- Add the butter during the last 5 minutes of roasting for a richer flavor (if using).
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Garnish with additional thyme leaves before serving, and enjoy warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
Carrots can be cut into similar sizes for even cooking. Feel free to substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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