Description
Roasted Honey Carrots are a delightful side dish that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality experience. Coated with honey and roasted to golden perfection, these tender carrots offer a sweet and savory flavor profile that is sure to impress. The warm aroma fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table, while their vibrant color makes them an Instagram-worthy addition to any meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe ensures even the pickiest eaters will come back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and cut into uniform pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp pure honey
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chopped carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme; toss to coat.
- Drizzle honey over the carrots and toss again until evenly coated.
- Spread carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until fork-tender and caramelized.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 140g)
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 217mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg