Honey-Roasted Carrots with Thyme
In short: Carrots roasted until sweet and browned, then glazed with honey, fresh thyme and a squeeze of lemon. A simple side for roasts and holiday meals. It takes about 40 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 180 kcal
Roasting carrots at a high temperature concentrates their sugars and caramelizes the edges, and a short glaze of honey and thyme finishes them. These are the carrots to serve at a roast dinner or holiday meal, but they are easy enough for any night. Use medium carrots of similar thickness, and leave a little of the green tops on if they are fresh, since they look good and give you something to hold.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cut the carrots in half lengthwise, or into quarters if thick, so the pieces are about the same size and roughly 7 cm (3 inches) long.
- Toss the carrots on the tray with the olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper, then spread them in a single layer, cut sides down.
- Roast for 20 minutes, until tender and browned underneath.
- Drizzle the honey over the carrots and toss. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes more, until glazed and sticky at the edges.
- Squeeze over the lemon juice, scatter with a few extra thyme leaves and serve hot.
Tips
- Add the honey late, because it burns quickly in a hot oven. If the glaze darkens too fast, lower the oven to 200°C (400°F) for the last few minutes.
- Maple syrup makes a vegan version. A pinch of cumin or chili flakes adds interest, and purple carrots will stain the other carrots.
Questions and answers
Do I need to peel the carrots?
Not always. Young, well-scrubbed carrots can be roasted with their skins on, but peeling gives a cleaner, sweeter result with older carrots.
Can I make honey-roasted carrots ahead of time?
Roast them until tender, then glaze and finish them in a hot oven shortly before serving. They keep for 3 days in the fridge and reheat well in a hot oven.
What can I use instead of thyme?
Rosemary, cumin seeds, parsley or dill all work well with roasted carrots.
How long does it take to make Honey-Roasted Carrots with Thyme?
About 40 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Honey-Roasted Carrots with Thyme?
About 180 kcal per serving, with 2 g of protein, 28 g of carbohydrates and 7 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 180 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 425 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
