Carrots with Honey and Thyme (Printable)

Sweet, caramelized carrots roasted with fragrant thyme and honey—an elegant side dish perfect for any meal.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1½ lbs carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

03 - 2 tbsp honey

04 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)

05 - ½ tsp sea salt

06 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 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 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway, until the carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.

05 - Serve warm, garnished with extra thyme if desired.

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The honey creates this glorious sticky glaze that makes even the most vegetable-averse person at your table reach for seconds.
You can prep everything in under 10 minutes, then let your oven do all the work while you focus on the main course.

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Overcrowding your baking sheet is the enemy of perfectly roasted carrots, as I discovered after several batches of soggy, steamed disappointments.
The carrots will continue cooking slightly after removing from the oven, so take them out when they have just a hint of resistance when pierced with a fork.

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For an impressive presentation, buy rainbow carrots in purple, yellow, and orange varieties, which roast at the same rate but create a stunning visual effect.
The parchment paper isnt just for easy cleanup, it also prevents the honey from burning on the baking sheet and creates a more evenly caramelized exterior.