Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots Thyme

Roasted carrots glazed with honey and thyme make a delicious, vibrant side for any festive occasion.

# What You'll Need:

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

02 - 3 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 3 tablespoons honey

04 - 1.5 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried thyme

05 - 1 teaspoon sea salt

06 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, thyme, sea salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.

03 - Add peeled and cut carrots to the bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure every carrot is covered in the honey glaze.

04 - Spread glazed carrots evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

05 - Roast carrots in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through. Cook until tender and lightly caramelized.

06 - Remove carrots from the oven. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice if desired and garnish with additional thyme. Serve warm.

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The honey-thyme glaze elevates simple carrots into something secretly spectacular.
It wins everyone over, from picky kids to dinner guests who usually ignore vegetables.

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Once I crowded too many carrots onto one tray, and the steam kept them from caramelizing properly.
Adding lemon juice right as the carrots come out of the oven makes their sweetness pop instead of turning sticky.

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Turning carrots once halfway through roasting is the secret to uniformly caramelized edges.
Warming the honey slightly before mixing makes the glaze coat hassle-free.