Honey-Roasted Carrots with Fresh Thyme and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

Tender roasted carrots glazed with honey, garlic, and fresh thyme, bringing natural sweetness and herbaceous aroma to your holiday table. This Mediterranean-inspired Hanukkah 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 110 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 1.5 pounds, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks carrots
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss 1.5 pounds peeled and cut carrot sticks with 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Step 3: Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized around the edges. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.