Delicious Honey Thyme Roasted Carrots (Simple Recipe)
These Honey Thyme Roasted Carrots are the perfect side dish to bring for a holiday dinner party or easter dinner. Or enjoy them with your favorite protein on a busy weeknight! Carrots are coated lightly in a combination of honey, olive oil, thyme, and seasonings and roasted at high heat in the oven until they are almost caramelized. Everything is finished off with a squeeze of lemon juice!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs carrots I suggest using whole carrots and slicing them instead of using baby carrots
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey + more for drizzling on top (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, removed from stems
- 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 squeeze lemon juice ½ a large lemon or 1 small lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with oil. To prep the carrots, give them a rinse. No need to remove the skin unless you want to. Slice carrots into 2-3 inch pieces. Slice any larger pieces in half or quarters vertically. The goal is that all the carrots are around the same size.
- In a large bowl, coat the carrots with oil, honey, thyme, and salt and pepper. Toss carrots to make sure they are coated evenly.
- Add the carrots in a single layer on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cook carrots in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through. Cooking time will depend on the size of your carrots and your oven. Keep an eye on them around 25 minutes and every 5 minutes after! They are done when they're fork tender and starting to brown.
- Remove from the oven and add the fresh squeezed lemon juice and parsley (if using). Give them a taste and add more salt if needed. Drizzle a bit more honey on top before serving.
- Hint: I recommend using large carrots for this recipe but if you use baby carrots, they will cook faster and should be done in 20-25 minutes. If using large carrots, they will take 30-40 minutes depending on how large you slice them.
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Notes
Expert Tips
- Chop the carrots into relatively evenly sized pieces to help them cook evenly.
- Arrange the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet. This allows the air in the oven to circulate around them to cook them thoroughly.
- Toss the carrots about halfway through cooking to make sure they cook evenly.
- Refrigerator - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. When ready to eat, reheat on low to medium heat in the oven or in the microwave.
For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊
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