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-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs olive oil, honey, 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 "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 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.