Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Thyme and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Sweet roasted carrots glazed with honey, infused with fresh thyme and garlic for a simple yet elegant side dish. This Mediterranean Christmas recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs olive oil, honey, and minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 lb peeled carrots cut into 3-inch sticks with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Step 3: Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and serve warm as a bright and flavorful side dish.