Description
These Roasted Carrots with Honey & Thyme are a simple yet flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. The sweet honey, fragrant thyme, and caramelized carrots make for a delicious combination that will have everyone coming back for more.
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Ingredients:
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled or scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling, optional
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cut and prepare carrots: Cut the carrots into chunks about 1 1/2 inches thick.
- Prepare honey mixture: In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, honey, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat carrots: Toss the carrots in the honey mixture and spread them on a baking sheet.
- Roast carrots: Roast for about an hour, stirring/flipping 2-3 times, until caramelized.
- Final touch: Drizzle with more honey and fresh thyme before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
