Honey Roasted Carrots

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
2. Prepare the carrots
   Peel the carrots and cut them into 2-inch pieces. If using baby carrots, you can leave them whole. For larger carrots, you may want to halve or quarter them lengthwise so they're all roughly the same thickness.
3. Make the honey glaze
   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, melted butter, minced garlic, thyme leaves, salt, pepper, and cinnamon (if using) until well combined.
4. Coat the carrots
   Place the carrots on the prepared baking sheet. Pour the honey mixture over the carrots and toss until they're evenly coated with the glaze.
5. Roast the carrots
   Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet, making sure they're not overcrowded. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
6. Serve
   Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish. Drizzle with any remaining glaze from the baking sheet and garnish with fresh parsley and additional thyme leaves. Serve hot as a delicious side dish.