Description
A delightful side dish that features roasted carrots coated in a sweet and flavorful honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut into uniform sticks
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon of dried thyme)
- Optional: freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the carrots by peeling and cutting them into evenly sized sticks, about 4 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and thyme. Whisk together until well combined.
- Add the prepared carrot sticks to the bowl and toss them to coat evenly.
- Arrange the glazed carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast the carrots for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, turning halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Cut carrots uniformly for even cooking. Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg