Roasted Carrots with Honey (Printable)

Tender, caramelized carrots enhanced with honey and thyme for a simple, flavorful side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1½ lbs carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

→ Oils & Sweeteners

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey

→ Herbs & Seasonings

04 - 1½ tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
05 - ½ tsp sea salt
06 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're sweet enough to feel like comfort food, but honest enough to pair with anything from roasted chicken to quiet weeknight dinners.
  • Takes fifteen minutes of your time and the oven does the rest while you pour a drink and breathe.
02 -
  • Don't skip turning them halfway—one side will burn while the other stays pale, and the texture becomes uneven.
  • If your carrots are thick, cut them lengthwise so they cook through without the outside turning to char before the inside softens.
03 -
  • Use a mix of carrot sizes or check them partway through roasting, because thin carrots will finish before thick ones and you don't want dry edges.
  • The honey will caramelize on the pan itself, so scrape up those crusty bits when you plate—that's concentrated flavor you don't want to leave behind.

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