Hot Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Sweet roasted carrots glazed with a spicy honey and fresh thyme, delivering a warm and slightly fiery side dish perfect for any meal. This Mediterranean vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs carrots, olive oil, and honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 110 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 1 lb peeled carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a large mixing bowl until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, warm 2 tbsp honey over low heat. Stir in 1/2 tsp red chili flakes and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, letting the mixture infuse for 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Remove carrots from oven and drizzle the hot honey-thyme glaze over them. Toss gently to coat, then return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately garnished with extra thyme leaves if desired.