Maple-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pecan and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Sweet roasted carrots glazed with maple syrup and finished with crunchy toasted pecans and fresh thyme, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and earthiness. This American-inspired Halloween recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs carrots, pure maple syrup, olive oil 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 1/2 pounds, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces carrots
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 cup, roughly chopped pecans
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 1/2 pounds peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized at edges.
3. Step 3: While carrots roast, toast 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
4. Step 4: Remove carrots from oven and sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme and toasted pecans evenly over them. Toss gently to combine and serve warm.