Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Thyme and Lemon Zest
Sweet roasted carrots glazed with honey, fresh thyme, and bright lemon zest for a simple and flavorful side dish. This Mediterranean-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 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 3-inch sticks carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 lb peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Spread carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through until edges are caramelized and tender.
- Step 3: Remove carrots from oven and drizzle with 2 tbsp honey, sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and 1 tsp lemon zest. Toss gently to coat.
- Step 4: Return carrots to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the honey glaze is slightly sticky and fragrant, then serve warm.
