Honey Roasted Carrots (Printable)

Sweet caramelized carrots glazed with honey and olive oil, roasted until tender and golden.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

03 - 2 tbsp honey

04 - 1/2 tsp salt

05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

06 - 1 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

02 - In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

03 - Add the prepared carrots to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure each piece is evenly coated with the honey mixture.

04 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between pieces for proper caramelization.

05 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until carrots are tender and edges are lightly caramelized.

06 - Transfer roasted carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh thyme or parsley if using. Serve while warm.

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The honey creates these irresistible caramelized edges that taste like candy but its still vegetables
It takes five minutes to prep and the oven does all the work while you focus on the main dish

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Don't crowd the pan or they'll steam instead of roast, losing that caramelized magic
Set a timer to flip them halfway through or the bottom pieces will burn while the top stays raw

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Let the pan cool slightly before serving so the honey sets up a bit and doesn't run everywhere
Add a pinch of smoked paprika if you want a subtle smoky depth that pairs beautifully with roasted meats