Description
These Honey Roasted Carrots with Thyme and Olive Oil are a healthy, easy dinner idea transforming humble root vegetables into a crave-worthy side dish with beautifully caramelized edges and tender-sweet centers. Perfect for busy weeknights, they are a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh carrots
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Wash, peel, and chop 2 lbs of carrots into uniform 1-inch pieces.
- Season Carrots: In a large bowl (or directly on a baking sheet), combine chopped carrots, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp pepper. Toss until well coated; add an extra 0.5 tablespoon olive oil if dry.
- Roast Carrots: Spread carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast at 400(degree)F (200(degree)C) for 20-30 minutes, tossing halfway, until edges are browned and carrots are fork-tender.
- Serve: Garnish with extra fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
Garnish with extra fresh thyme if desired. For a lower sugar option, reduce the honey to 1-2 tablespoons. Maple syrup or avocado oil can be used as substitutes. If the carrot mixture seems dry during seasoning, add an extra 0.5 tablespoon olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 lb (225 g) roasted carrots
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: honey roasted carrots, healthy side, easy dinner, weeknight meal, roasted vegetables, thyme, family favorite, root vegetables, caramelized