Roasted Carrots Honey Glaze (Printable)

Tender roasted carrots with a glossy honey glaze and herb accents, great as a side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp honey
04 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/2 tsp salt
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine olive oil, honey, melted butter, salt, pepper, and thyme. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
03 - Add the carrots to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat evenly with the glaze mixture.
04 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded for proper caramelization.
05 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey creates these incredible sticky caramelized bits that make even vegetable skeptics reach for seconds
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes of active cooking and lets your oven do all the heavy lifting
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  • Overcrowding the baking sheet will steam the carrots instead of roasting them, so give them space to get those gorgeous caramelized edges
  • Stirring halfway through prevents sticking and ensures every piece gets equal time against the hot pan for even browning
03 -
  • Try cutting your carrots into uniform pieces so they all finish roasting at the same time
  • Let the pan cool slightly before transferring the carrots so the glaze has time to set and get properly sticky

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