Honey-Dijon Glazed Roasted Carrots with Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Sweet roasted carrots glazed with a honey and Dijon mustard sauce, accented by fresh thyme for a simple yet flavorful side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs carrots, olive oil, honey 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, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 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 until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the honey-Dijon mixture over the carrots and toss to coat all pieces thoroughly.
4. Step 4: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the carrots are tender and edges caramelize slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove from the oven and serve warm as a sweet and savory side.