Description
Deliciously sweet and savory roasted carrots glazed with honey and herbs, perfect as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). - Prepare the Carrots:
Peel the carrots and cut them into uniform sticks for even cooking. - Mix the Glaze:
In a large mixing bowl, combine honey, olive oil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar (optional), salt, and pepper. Mix well. - Coat the Carrots:
Add the carrot sticks into the bowl and toss them until they are well coated with the honey mixture. - Roast the Carrots:
Spread the coated carrots evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves over the carrots. - Cooking:
Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until they are tender and lightly caramelized. Turn them halfway through the cooking time for even roasting. - Serve:
Remove the carrots from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish.
Garnish with fresh parsley and additional thyme if desired.
Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat or a splash of lemon juice for acidity before serving.
- Ensure carrots are spread in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure even roasting and caramelization.
- For a nutty crunch, sprinkle toasted almonds or pecans over the carrots before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg