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Thyme and Honey Glazed Carrots
Fresh thyme and honey turn roasted carrots into something genuinely extraordinary. The carrots caramelize in the oven while absorbing the honey glaze and thyme perfume, emerging tender, glossy, and deeply sweet with an herbal note that elevates them from simple side dish to something guests remember. This is the carrot dish that converts people who think they don't care about carrots.
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Ingredients
- sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
- lbs carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
- tbsp honeyMaple syrup for vegan
- tbsp unsalted butter, meltedOlive oil for dairy-free
- tbsp olive oil
- tsp salt
- tsp black pepper
Contains: milk.
Method
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss carrots with olive oil, melted butter, half the honey, thyme leaves, salt, and pepper.About 5 min
- Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet, cut side down. Roast for 20 minutes.About 20 min
- Drizzle remaining honey over the carrots. Return to oven for 8–10 more minutes until caramelized and tender.About 9 min
- Transfer to a platter and garnish with extra fresh thyme leaves.About 2 min
Tips
- Cut carrots lengthwise for more surface area to caramelize — flat-cut rounds don't brown as well.
- Don't crowd the baking sheet; space allows moisture to escape and caramelization to happen.
- A splash of balsamic vinegar alongside the honey adds welcome acidity.
Ring the changes
- Add a tablespoon of whole-grain mustard to the glaze for a sweet-savory version.
- Use rainbow carrots for a visually striking presentation.
Keeping it
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven for 8 minutes.
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