Description
A delightful side dish featuring sweet honey-glazed carrots roasted with aromatic thyme, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme (or 1 tbsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the carrots by peeling and cutting into even pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Once roasted, allow them to cool slightly before serving and garnish with additional thyme if desired.
Notes
For an enriched flavor, consider adding crushed garlic before roasting. Ensure the carrots are not overcrowded on the baking sheet to allow for proper caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: honey, carrots, thyme, roasted vegetables, side dish