Description
A delightful side dish featuring caramelized carrots tossed in honey and fresh thyme, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots, peeled and sliced into ½ inch thick sticks
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the carrots by washing and slicing them uniformly.
- In a large bowl, combine the carrots, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper; toss until evenly coated.
- Add the fresh thyme and mix gently.
- Spread the carrots on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until caramelized and tender.
- Let cool briefly before serving.
Notes
For a gourmet touch, top with feta or goat cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: honey roasted carrots, thyme, side dish, vegetarian, family recipe