Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots Thyme (Printable)

Roasted carrots in honey glaze, accented with thyme—a vibrant, aromatic addition to any celebration meal.

# 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 - Set 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 fully combined.
03 - Add carrots to the bowl and toss until all pieces are evenly coated with the glaze.
04 - Place carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast carrots for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
06 - Remove carrots from oven. Drizzle with lemon juice if desired and garnish with additional fresh thyme. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey glaze clings beautifully and turns every bite into a sweet-savory treat your guests won't expect.
  • Roasting unlocks an amazing depth of flavor that makes carrots taste almost decadent.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet or your carrots won't caramelize; I learned that after a soggy batch.
  • Fresh thyme leaves go on before roasting, but save a little for the finish so their aroma stays bold.
03 -
  • If you want even caramelization, space your carrots apart and rotate the tray halfway through roasting.
  • A finishing pinch of sea salt right before serving makes the sweetness shine.
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