We attempted to grow our own carrots this year to mixed results – the tops made an incredible pesto but we only harvested enough carrots for one meal!

I decided to cook them up with some thyme from the garden and local honey and the result was incredible! The mix of savory and sweet was just perfect.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb. carrots, cut into quarters length-wise
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme

Carrots store well – they can easily be bought a week or two ahead. If you’re looking for fresh veggies for the holidays but want to shop ahead, this is a great option!

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Spread the carrots on a baking sheet.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, and thyme. Pour over the carrots and toss to coat.
• Roast for 20-30 minutes, until the carrots are lightly caramelized.

I prefer the hands-off effort of roasting these carrots, but if you’re short on oven space – which happens a lot during the holidays! – you can also coin-slice the carrots and make these in a frying pan.

Wednesday Holiday Side Dish Recipes

I love seeing what all my fellow bloggers are making for the holidays! There’s always such a variety of flavors and methods. Here is your side dish inspiration for today!

• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts by Savory Experiments
• Baby Yams with Honey Apple Syrup by Palatable Pastime
• Black Bean and Corn Salad Shrimp Cups by The Freshman Cook
• Candied Butternut Squash by Our Good Life
• Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Bake by Sweet Beginnings
• Cranberry Kissed Green Beans by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Easy Corn Pudding by Lemon Blossoms
• Garlic Mushrooms by House of Nash Eats
• Green Bean and Cauliflower Gratin by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Maple Glazed Delicata Squash by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Roasted Carrots with Honey and Thyme by Kate’s Recipe Box
• Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots by Blogghetti
• Sophisticated Green Bean Casserole by An Affair from the Heart
• Spinach Orzo Salad by Shockingly Delicious
• Twice Baked Butternut Squash by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Wild Rice Salad: Make ahead Thanksgiving SIde by West Via Midwest
• Wild Rice Supreme by The Fresh Cooky

Recipe

Roasted Carrots with Honey and Thyme

Yield: 4 Servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 lb. carrots, cut into quarters length-wise
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Spread the carrots on a baking sheet.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, and thyme. Pour over the carrots and toss to coat.
4. Roast for 20-30 minutes, until the carrots are lightly caramelized.