Description
These Simple Honey Roasted Carrots are a delicious side dish that’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Tender roasted carrots are coated in a sweet and savory honey glaze, with hints of garlic, thyme, and lemon. Perfect for a family dinner or holiday meal!
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Carrots:
- 2 pounds carrots
Seasoning:
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 a lemon, juiced
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400F (205C).
- Prepare carrots: Peel and chop carrots into 1.5 to 2-inch pieces.
- Season carrots: In a baking dish, combine carrots, olive oil, honey, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast: Roast the carrots in the oven for 30-45 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Finish: Remove from oven, toss with lemon juice and parsley. Drizzle with honey and season to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use any type of honey, but runnier textures work best.
- Ensure carrots are in a single layer for even cooking.
- Adjust cooking time based on preferred doneness.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
