Honey-Glazed Carrots with Fresh Thyme

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Sweet, tender carrots finished with a golden honey glaze and aromatic fresh thyme. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs carrots, butter, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel and cut 1 lb carrots into 1/2-inch thick coins. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with 1/2 inch of water.
  2. Step 2: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 10 minutes until carrots are tender but still crisp.
  3. Step 3: Drain carrots, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Step 4: Add drained carrots and 1 tbsp honey, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for 2 minutes until honey bubbles and glazes carrots.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme and 1/4 cup reserved cooking water, cooking for 1 more minute until sauce thickens. Season with a pinch of salt before serving.

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