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Honey-roasted carrots with thyme and lemon – easy winter side
Side Dish

Honey-roasted carrots with thyme and lemon – easy winter side

Honey-roasted carrots with thyme, lemon and a touch of salt – a simple, beautiful winter side dish that elevates both everyday meals and holiday tables.

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35 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Carrots

    • 1.8 lb Carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or halved lengthwise

  • Marinade and seasoning

    • 2 tbsp Olive oil or another mild oil
    • 2 tbsp Honey
    • 2 tbsp Lemon, juice only
    • 4 kviste Fresh thyme sprigs (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
    • ½ tsp Salt
    • ¼ tsp Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the carrots

    1. Peel and cut the carrots
    2. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks or halve them lengthwise, depending on size, so they are roughly the same thickness.
    10 min
    KnifeCutting Board
  2. 2

    Toss the carrots with honey, oil and lemon

    1. Mix the marinade and toss the carrots
    2. Place the carrots in a bowl or directly on a baking tray. Drizzle with oil, honey and lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and picked thyme leaves (or dried thyme). Toss well so the carrots are evenly coated.
    5 min
    Bowl
  3. 3

    Roast the carrots

    1. Roast in the oven until tender and lightly caramelised
    2. Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Roast in the middle of the oven for about 20–25 minutes, until tender with a slight bite and lightly coloured at the edges. Turn them once halfway through if you like.
    25 min
    200°C
    Oven
  4. 4

    Season and serve

    1. Season and arrange
    2. Take the carrots out of the oven. Taste and adjust with extra lemon, salt or honey if you want more acidity or sweetness. Arrange on a serving dish and garnish with a few fresh thyme sprigs if you like.
    3 min

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Nutrition

Calories

140kcal

Protein

2g

Fat

5g

Carbs

20g

Serving Size

150g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve the carrots straight from the oven on a warm platter
  • • Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs for aroma and colour
  • • Use them as a colourful note on the Christmas or winter table

Drink Pairings

  • • Juice: Cold apple juice with a little lemon

Side Pairings

  • • Roast pork with crackling
  • • Oven-baked chicken

Dessert Pairings

  • • Rice pudding (risalamande)

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store the cooled carrots in an airtight container in the fridge.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 1 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Freeze the baked carrots in a freezer-safe container. Warm gently in the oven when serving.

Reheating

  • • Oven: Warm the carrots 10–12 minutes at 180°C until heated through. (180°C)

Tips

Preparation

  • • Choose small
  • • uniform carrots for even cooking.
  • • Cut the carrots to roughly the same size

Cooking

  • • Turn the carrots once during roasting for even colour.
  • • Keep an eye on them in the last few minutes – honey can caramelise quickly.
  • • Use fan-assisted mode if you want extra crispy edges.

Serving

  • • Serve as a side with roast pork
  • • chicken or fish.
  • • Use any leftovers cold in a salad the next day.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add a little grated orange zest for a more festive flavour
  • Drizzle with balsamic just before serving
  • Scatter toasted sesame seeds for nutty depth

Health

  • Ease back a little on the honey for a result
  • Serve with a fresh green salad on the side
  • Use cold-pressed rapeseed oil for a Nordic fat profile

Method

  • It also works in the oven at 200°C
  • Roast in a cast-iron pot for extra caramelisation
  • Make them in foil packets on the grill in summer

Toppings

  • Fresh thyme on top
  • A little freshly chopped parsley
  • Toasted seeds (e.g. pumpkin seeds)

Author

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Nordmad

Nordisk hverdagsmad med ro, varme og sæsonens råvarer.

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Nordmad

Nordisk hverdagsmad med ro, varme og sæsonens råvarer.