Sweet Carrots with Herbs (Printable View)

Caramelized sweet carrots roasted with olive oil and fresh herbs for a simple flavorful side.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

05 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and thyme 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 carrots are tender and lightly caramelized.

05 - During the last 5 minutes of roasting, drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.

06 - Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

01 -

The carrots turn sweet and caramelized without any fussing or constant attention, letting your oven do the real work.
It's the kind of simple dish that works for weeknight dinners, holiday tables, and everything in between.
Totally vegan and gluten-free, but honestly so good that nobody notices it's missing anything.

02 -

The difference between roasted carrots that are tender and those that are tough comes down to even sizing—this one thing changes everything.
That golden-brown color is what makes them taste sweet and delicious, so resist the urge to pull them out early if they're still pale.

03 -

Parchment paper is your friend because it prevents sticking and honestly makes the carrots brown better than a naked pan ever could.
If you're roasting other vegetables at the same time, carrots can handle the heat and timing of almost anything else, so this is an easy side to coordinate with a larger meal.