Honey-Thyme Roasted Carrots

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Sweet caramelized carrots roasted with honey and fresh thyme, perfect as a side dish. This American-inspired vegetarian 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 140 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and slice 1.5 lbs carrots into 1/2-inch thick coins. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp fresh thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender and golden brown at edges.
  3. Step 3: Let carrots cool slightly in the pan for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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