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Flavorful Honey Glazed Rainbow Carrots with Thyme and Pistachios

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A simple yet elegant side dish featuring roasted rainbow carrots glazed with honey, fresh thyme, and topped with crunchy pistachios. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) rainbow carrots, peeled and trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey (local honey preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
  • Optional: a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for finishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and trim the rainbow carrots so they’re roughly the same size for even cooking. Slice thicker carrots lengthwise.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss the carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper to coat evenly.
  4. Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Roast the carrots for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender with slightly caramelized edges.
  6. While the carrots roast, mix the glaze by combining 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon chopped thyme, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a small bowl.
  7. Remove the baking sheet and drizzle the honey glaze evenly over the carrots. Toss gently to coat and spread them back out.
  8. Return the carrots to the oven for another 8-10 minutes until the glaze bubbles and thickens.
  9. Remove from oven and sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top. Optionally, finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
  10. Let the dish rest for a couple of minutes before serving to allow the glaze to set and flavors to meld.

Notes

Pat carrots dry before tossing with oil to avoid steaming. Flip carrots halfway through roasting for even caramelization. Warm honey slightly if thick before mixing glaze. Add pistachios at the end to maintain crunch. Fresh thyme preferred; if using dried thyme, add earlier in roasting.

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Keywords: honey glazed carrots, rainbow carrots, roasted carrots, thyme, pistachios, easy side dish, healthy vegetables, gluten-free, vegetarian

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