Herb Roasted Carrots Honey (Printable View)
Tender roasted carrots glazed with honey and herbs, offering a sweet savory side dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb peeled carrots, cut into sticks or chunks
→ Glaze
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 ½ tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried thyme
05 - 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish
06 - ½ tsp sea salt
07 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Set the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrots with olive oil, honey, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic if using; toss until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the coated carrots evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until tender and beginning to caramelize, stirring once halfway through cooking.
05 - Transfer the carrots to a serving dish, garnish with additional fresh parsley, and serve warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The carrots caramelize into this glossy, almost candied sweetness while staying tender enough to cut with a fork.
- It tastes fancy and intentional but takes barely half an hour from start to table.
- The honey-herb glaze works alongside almost any main course, from roasted chicken to a simple grain bowl.
02 -
- Don't crowd the pan; if carrots are piled on top of each other, they steam instead of roast, and you lose that caramelized sweetness that makes them special.
- The honey can brown quickly, so keep an eye on them in the last few minutes and don't let the kitchen get too quiet while they're in there.
03 -
- Cut carrots to a similar size so they finish at the same time; uneven pieces mean some are done while others are still raw.
- Don't be afraid to pull a carrot out halfway through and taste it; that's how you learn the exact doneness you prefer.