Sheet Pan Honey-Spiced Carrots with Smoked Paprika

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Sweet roasted carrots glazed with honey and smoked paprika, caramelized to perfection on a single sheet pan. This sheet-pan recipe (vegetarian), 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 185 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: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 International cuisine 185 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and slice 1.5 lbs carrots into 1/2-inch thick coins, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, toss carrots with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated, then spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
  3. Step 3: Roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until carrots are tender with deep golden edges and the honey glaze is bubbling and slightly caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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