Maple-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Thyme and Toasted Pecans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

Sweet roasted carrots glazed with rich maple syrup, accented by fragrant fresh thyme and crunchy toasted pecans for a vibrant and elegant side dish. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs carrots, olive oil, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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

• 1.5 lbs, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup, roughly chopped pecans

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1.5 lbs peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme 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 carrots for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
4. Step 4: While carrots roast, toast 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned.
5. Step 5: Remove carrots from oven and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle toasted pecans on top and toss gently to combine before serving warm.