Description
Bring out the natural sweetness of carrots with this Honey Roasted Carrots with Thyme recipe—a deliciously easy side dish that fits into everything from quick weeknight dinners to festive holiday feasts. These oven-roasted carrots caramelize beautifully thanks to a blend of olive oil and honey, while fresh thyme adds aromatic depth. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, a healthy snack, or the perfect vegetable side dish, this recipe has you covered. It’s gluten-free, easily vegan, and loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh carrots, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized rounds or diagonal slices.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine carrots with olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and paprika. Toss well to coat.
4. Arrange the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet.
5. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even browning.
6. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme and a drizzle of honey, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a vegan version, swap honey with maple syrup.
Don’t skip flipping the carrots halfway—this ensures even roasting.
Use a hot oven and avoid crowding the pan to get that golden caramelization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: honey roasted carrots, healthy side dish, roasted vegetables, holiday side, easy dinner ideas