Description
Roasted carrots with honey glaze transform humble veggies into mouthwatering culinary wonders, showcasing their natural sweetness and caramelized flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of medium to large carrots, peeled and sliced into even sticks
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar for a tangy twist
- Optional: Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cut your peeled carrots into even sticks or slices.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper, and thyme.
- Add your carrot sticks to the bowl and toss them well.
- Spread the glazed carrots out in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Once finished, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Notes
For a vegan option, agave syrup can replace honey. Ensure carrots are not overcrowded on the baking sheet for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg