Chesterfield Honey-Glazed Carrots with Thyme and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

Sweet roasted carrots glazed with honey, garlic, and fresh thyme, perfect as a weeknight side dish. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs olive oil, honey, fresh thyme sprigs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until coated evenly.
2. Step 2: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and scatter 4 fresh thyme sprigs over the top.
3. Step 3: Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the carrots are tender and edges caramelize with a glossy honey glaze.
4. Step 4: Remove thyme sprigs before serving and garnish with additional fresh thyme leaves if desired.