Lazy Gourmet Carrots
Transform your weeknight dinners with "Lazy Gourmet Carrots"—a quick and easy side dish that brings a touch of elegance to your table. This roasted carrot recipe combines tender, caramelized carrots with a flavorful glaze of olive oil, honey, garlic powder, and fragrant fresh thyme. Finished with a drizzle of melted butter for richness, these carrots are roasted to perfection in just 25 minutes, yielding a golden-brown, slightly sweet, and herby delight. With only 10 minutes of prep time, this foolproof recipe is perfect for busy cooks who want to impress without the stress. Serve these deliciously versatile carrots alongside roasted meats, grain bowls, or enjoy them on their own for a simple yet satisfying bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them into evenly sized sticks or leave them whole if they are small and slender.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, fresh thyme, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Add the prepared carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even spacing for uniform cooking.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, turning the carrots halfway through to ensure even browning.
While the carrots are roasting, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
Once the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized, remove them from the oven and drizzle with the melted butter.
Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and garnish with additional thyme if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your effortlessly gourmet carrots!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.3 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2712 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1646 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
