Honey Roasted Carrots Parsnips (Printable Version)

Sweet and savory honey-glazed carrots and parsnips, roasted until tender and caramelized.

# 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

# Directions:

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 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 to serving dish and sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey glaze creates caramelized edges that taste like you've fussed for hours, but it's genuinely hands-off cooking.
  • Parsnips get their moment to shine here—they're naturally sweet, and roasting brings out this almost nutty depth that surprises people.
  • It's one of those rare side dishes that tastes just as good cold the next day, making it perfect for meal prep.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway stir—I learned this the hard way when the bottom layer stuck to the pan and the tops stayed pale; that one minute of attention changes everything.
  • The honey will go from glossy to deeply caramelized right before it starts to burn, so keep an eye on them in that final 5 minutes; every oven runs differently.
03 -
  • Buy carrots and parsnips that are roughly the same thickness so they roast evenly without babysitting them the whole time.
  • Fresh thyme makes a real difference, but if you only have dried, use about a third of the amount and rub it between your palms first to release the oils.
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