Description
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips are a sweet and savory side dish featuring tender carrots and parsnips roasted to caramelized perfection with honey, olive oil, and fresh thyme. This easy 30-minute recipe is perfect for spring meals and adds a flavorful, healthy touch to any dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 medium carrots (peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, approximately 2 1/2 cups)
- 4 medium parsnips (peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, approximately 2 1/2 cups)
Seasoning & Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
- Prepare Coating: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, and chopped fresh thyme until well combined. Add kosher salt and ground black pepper, then whisk again to season the mixture evenly.
- Combine Vegetables: Add the peeled and cut carrots and parsnips to the bowl. Stir thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly with the honey-thyme mixture.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated vegetables out in a single layer on a baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced. Drizzle any remaining coating liquid over the top.
- Roast the Vegetables: Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes total, stirring once halfway through the cooking time to promote even caramelization and tenderness.
- Season and Serve: Once tender and lightly caramelized, sprinkle additional salt and pepper to taste if desired, then serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Use fresh thyme for the best aromatic flavor; dried thyme can be substituted at one-third the amount.
- Be sure to cut the carrots and parsnips into evenly sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Stir halfway through roasting to prevent sticking and promote even caramelization.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture, though leftovers can be reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 338 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
