Honey-Glazed Carrots with Fresh Thyme and Toasted Pecans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

Tender roasted carrots glazed with honey and fresh thyme, topped with crunchy toasted pecans for a simple yet elegant side dish. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 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 190 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 2-inch sticks carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup, roughly chopped pecans

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 1 lb peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 20 minutes until tender and edges begin to caramelize.
3. Step 3: Remove carrots from oven, drizzle with 3 tbsp honey, and sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves evenly over top.
4. Step 4: Return to oven and roast for another 5 minutes until honey is bubbly and carrots are glazed.
5. Step 5: While carrots finish roasting, toast 1/3 cup roughly chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
6. Step 6: Serve the honey-glazed carrots topped with toasted pecans for a warm, sweet, and nutty side dish.