Honey Glazed Carrots with Leeks and Thyme

By ldelmas

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 bunches heirloom carrots (about 2 pounds total), peeled, trimmed and halved lengthwise
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 large sprig fresh thyme, leaves only
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons honey

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Melt the butter in a medium roasting pan over medium heat.
Add the carrots, shallots, and thyme leaves and toss to coat with the butter.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast in the oven, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until the carrots and shallots are tender.
Remove the pan from the oven and return to the stove over a medium heat.
Drizzle the honey over the carrots and gently toss to coat.
Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if necessary