Roasted Dutch Carrots with Honey and Thyme
Elevate your side dish game with these Roasted Dutch Carrots with Honey and Thyme—a visually stunning and flavor-packed recipe that’s as simple as it is delicious! Featuring tender, caramelized Dutch carrots enhanced with a glossy coating of olive oil, honey, and fragrant fresh thyme, this dish strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. The addition of minced garlic and a hint of black pepper adds depth, while a sprinkle of optional lemon zest offers a refreshing burst of citrus. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile recipe is ideal for holiday meals, elegant dinner parties, or weeknight dinners. Serve these roasted carrots warm as a vibrant, crowd-pleasing side dish bursting with natural sweetness and herbaceous goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Dutch carrots (with tops)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and trim the Dutch carrots, leaving about 1-2 inches of the green tops intact for aesthetics. If the carrots are thick, slice them in half lengthwise.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, minced garlic, fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Add the prepared carrots to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated in the honey-thyme mixture.
Arrange the carrots in a single layer on the lined baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced out evenly for proper roasting.
Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
Remove the roasted carrots from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish.
Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of lemon zest for a bright citrusy note before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy this deliciously sweet and savory side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
535 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 939 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1654 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.
