Carrot Recipe

Inspired by Keys Cafe

Time40m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat and prepare carrots
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and peel the carrots. Trim the ends and, if carrots are thick, cut them lengthwise into halves or quarters so all pieces are roughly the same thickness (about 2–3 inches long).
2
Toss with oil and seasonings
Place the prepared carrots in a mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, honey or maple syrup, thyme leaves, 1/2 teaspoon of salt (see note on total salt below), and half the black pepper. Toss until each carrot piece is evenly coated.
3
Arrange and roast
Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone mat, cut side down where applicable. Roast in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until carrots are tender and edges are caramelized. Thicker pieces may need up to 30 minutes.
4
Season to finish
Remove the carrots from the oven. Taste and sprinkle the remaining salt and pepper as needed (the ingredients list gives total salt; split used for tossing and finishing to preference).

5
Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving platter. Sprinkle the lemon zest and chopped parsley over the top. If using, scatter the toasted sliced almonds for crunch. Serve warm.