Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots Thyme (Printable)

Glossy honey-glazed carrots with thyme, roasted until tender and golden. Perfect for any celebratory gathering.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 pounds medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or left whole if thin

→ Glaze & Seasoning

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 and 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
05 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, optional

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk olive oil, honey, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper until fully blended.
03 - Add carrots and toss thoroughly to coat them evenly with the glaze mixture.
04 - Spread carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once midway, until carrots are tender and lightly caramelized.
05 - Remove roasted carrots from oven, drizzle with lemon juice if desired, and garnish with additional thyme. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey glaze transforms everyday carrots into rich, glossy bites that everyone ends up fighting over.
  • It&39;s an easy recipe that makes your table feel prepared for company—even when you&39;re just making dinner for yourself.
02 -
  • If you crowd the carrots, they steam instead of roast—spread them out.
  • I once skipped turning them halfway and only got half the glaze as caramelized as I wanted; now, I always use tongs for that step.
03 -
  • Carrots caramelize best when you let their edges touch the sheet, not each other.
  • The lemon juice at the end is a hidden weapon—don&39;t skip it unless you love the sweeter side.
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