Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots Thyme (Printable View)

Carrots roasted with honey and thyme offer a sweet-savory accent for special occasions or simple family dinners.

# What You'll 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the 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 thoroughly blended.
03 - Add the prepared carrots to the bowl. Toss to coat evenly with the glaze.
04 - Spread glazed carrots in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway, until carrots are tender and edges are lightly caramelized.
06 - Remove carrots from oven. Drizzle with lemon juice if desired, and garnish with additional thyme. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey glaze turns ordinary carrots into a celebration-worthy side that’s secretly effortless.
  • Fresh thyme lends an aromatic layer that makes the kitchen smell like something special is about to happen.
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  • Roasting too many carrots at once crowds the pan and steams them—spread out for best caramelization.
  • Switching honey for maple syrup works perfectly, but expect a slightly deeper sweetness.
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  • Roast the carrots on two pans if doubling the recipe so they caramelize instead of steaming.
  • The glaze tastes best when honey is whisked until fully emulsified with the olive oil—you’ll see it turn glossy.
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