Honey-Roasted Spiced Carrots with Lemon and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Oven-roasted carrots glazed with a honey and lemon dressing, accented by fresh thyme for a bright and sweet side dish inspired by festive dedication meals. This Mediterranean-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 40 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 2-inch sticks Carrots
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 tbsp Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place 1 lb peeled and cut carrots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the honey-thyme mixture evenly over the carrots and toss them gently to coat all pieces.
4. Step 4: Spread the carrots out in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and serve warm as a vibrant side dish.