Description
A delightful dish of roasted carrots drizzled with honey and fresh thyme, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the carrots, cutting them into similar sizes for even cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the carrots, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, and thyme, tossing to coat.
- Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with additional thyme or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
For a vegan-friendly option, substitute honey with maple syrup. Experiment with garlic or different herbs for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: honey roasted carrots, thyme, side dish, healthy, vegan