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Honey-Thyme Glazed Carrots

Sweet, glossy carrots with butter, honey and fresh thyme, plus a pinch of salt to balance them. They add color to the plate and share the oven with the potatoes.

6Servings
10 minPrep
30 minCook
40 minTotal
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Honey-Thyme Glazed Carrots

Ingredients

Serves 6. Tap to check off as you go.

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Tools you’ll need

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  • Vegetable peeler[product link placeholder]

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Peel the carrots and trim the tops, leaving a little green if you like.
  2. Whisk the melted butter, honey, olive oil, thyme and salt.
  3. Toss the carrots with the glaze on a rimmed baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer.
  4. Roast 25–30 minutes, turning once, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
  5. Toss with the lemon juice and a few more thyme leaves right before serving.

Tips & make-ahead

  • Make-ahead: Peel and trim the carrots the day before and keep them in a zip-top bag with a damp paper towel.
  • Sharing the oven at 450°F with the potatoes? Check the carrots at 20 minutes.

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Produce

  • 2 lb slender carrots (or regular carrots, halved lengthwise)
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (plus more to serve)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Dairy & Eggs

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Baking

  • 2 tbsp honey

Spices & Oils

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt