Description
Honey Roasted Carrots are a simple yet elegant side dish featuring tender, caramelized carrots glazed with honey, olive oil, and a touch of garlic and thyme. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots (peeled and trimmed)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash, peel, and trim the carrots. If they’re large, cut them into uniform sticks or slices for even cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the carrots to the bowl and toss until they’re fully coated in the glaze.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even caramelization.
- Once roasted, transfer the carrots to a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure even roasting.
- Use fresh carrots for the best flavor and texture.
- If the honey starts to brown too quickly, reduce the oven temperature slightly.
- Garnish with parsley just before serving for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Honey Roasted Carrots, easy side dish, roasted vegetables, caramelized carrots, healthy side dish
