Roasted Honey Glazed Carrots (Printable)
Tender carrots roasted with honey glaze and herbs for a naturally sweet, savory side.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
→ Glaze
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
→ Garnish
08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, honey, melted butter, salt, pepper, and thyme. Whisk until smooth.
03 - Add the carrots to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the glaze.
04 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
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- The honey glaze caramelizes into these gorgeous sticky edges that make even carrot skeptics reach for seconds
- This recipe transforms a 3 dollar bag of carrots into something that feels like a special occasion side dish
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- Single layer spacing is not optional here, crowded carrots will steam instead of roast and you'll miss out on those caramelized edges
- Don't be afraid of a little char on the tips, that's where all the flavor lives
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- Cut your carrots to roughly the same size so they cook evenly, nothing worse than some pieces being mushy while others are still crunchy
- If you're using really thick carrots, consider cutting them in half lengthwise first