Honey Roasted Carrots Parsnips (Print Version)

Tender carrots and parsnips coated in a honey glaze, oven-roasted for a sweet and savory side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
02 - 4 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into sticks

→ Glaze

03 - 3 tablespoons honey
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Optional Garnish

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place carrot and parsnip sticks in a large bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
04 - Pour honey glaze over vegetables and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
05 - Spread coated vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until vegetables are tender with caramelized edges.
07 - Transfer roasted vegetables to a serving dish and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The vegetables get sweet and sticky at the edges while staying tender inside, which is honestly harder to mess up than it sounds.
  • You can prep everything in fifteen minutes and then just let the oven do the work while you handle the rest of dinner.
02 -
  • Stirring halfway through is not optional if you want even caramelization, so set a timer or you'll forget like I did the first time.
  • Don't crowd the pan thinking you're being efficient, because that just steams the vegetables and defeats the entire purpose of roasting them.
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables before your guests arrive because once they're roasting, you're basically done and can relax until dinner actually needs to be on the table.
  • If your honey is crystallized or thick, warm it slightly in the microwave for about ten seconds before whisking it with the oil so the glaze comes together smoothly.
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