Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Thyme and Lemon
Sweet roasted carrots are glazed with golden honey, fresh thyme, and a bright touch of lemon, making a perfect side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs carrots, honey, olive oil 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 2-inch sticks carrots
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Spread the carrots on a lined baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they have space to roast rather than steam.
- Step 3: Roast the carrots for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle 1 tsp lemon zest over the hot carrots, tossing gently to combine and release the fresh citrus aroma before serving.
