Sweet, tender carrots roasted until caramelized and finished with honey and fresh thyme—simple, elegant, and timeless. Perfect for weeknights when you want comfort with a little love. Enjoy!
Bold flavor, simple steps, and that homemade comfort as only a GoodPlate.Co meal can deliver.
🧾 Introduction
Some meals don’t just feed your body, they fill your heart with joy. These sweet honey-roasted carrots are an easy weeknight lunch/dinner/summer meal prep, or simple snack, and taste as if you paid for a gourmet dish full of the kind of comfort that only home-cooked food delivers.
Now, this is a staple in my rotation — simple enough for Tuesday night, yet bold enough to serve when company drops by. Every bite hits that perfect balance of sweet, savory, heart, and happiness.
🕒 Quick Facts
| Prep Time | 10 mins |
| Cook Time | 35 mins (or until your desired tenderness) |
| Total Time | 45 mins |
| Servings | 4 |
| Difficulty | Easy |
🧂 Ingredients
- Parchment paper, foil
- 1-2 lbs organic carrots (baby carrots work)
- 1 tbsp of fresh minced garlic
- Pinch of Kosher salt
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup organic honey
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
The Sauce
- 1 tbsp of fresh minced garlic
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp organic minced garlic
- 1/2 cup organic honey
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of Kosher salt
- 1 tsp thyme
- Make this sauce seasoned to taste. Makes about 1 cup of sauce and is ready in about 3-5 minutes. To save time, make the sauce and pour it over the carrots in the baking dish, and bake.
The Sides
- Glazed ham
- Meatloaf
- Mashed potatoes
- Freshly prepared salad
👩🍳 Bringing It All Together
- Open your heart to love and gratitude. Turn on your favorite music. Wash your hands, clean, rinse the carrots, then pat dry and cut the carrots if you desire, and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Gather a baking dish, line it with foil, then add parchment paper on top of the foil. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix the sauce ingredients.
- Next, to prepare the sauce: Depending upon your taste, there are two options for making your sauce. The first option is to make it on the stove top, the second option is to prepare the sauce and pour it over the carrots before cooking in the oven. This time, I’ll give you the stove-top method.
- Pour the mixed sauce ingredients into a small saucepan. Place on stovetop on medium-low heat to simmer. Once the sauce comes to a simmer(stir occasionally), turn off the heat and remove the pan from the heat. Toss the carrots in the sauce.
- Pour the sauced carrots into the baking dish and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes (or until your desired tenderness)
- Finally, plate a goodplate, garnish with chopped parsley, serve hot, and enjoy a dish that never disappoints — gourmet flavor made at home with love.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Gluten-free option: Use certified gluten-free products and double-check the labels of your sauce and spices.
- Meal prep: Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with your choice of sides: Meatloaf, glazed ham, mashed potatoes. Add a fresh, crisp salad for cool balance and a light, refreshing beverage.
❄️ Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F or in a skillet over low heat until it smells irresistible, about 10 minutes. You’ll have time to set the table, light some candles, and don’t forget your favorite chill music.
💬 Final Bite
These sweet, tender carrots, roasted until caramelized and finished with honey and fresh thyme, bring love, warmth, and comfort— this recipe delivers every single time. It’s a GoodPlate.Co favorite because it’s simple, satisfying, and always a crowd-pleaser. When you make it, tag @GoodPlate.Co — we’d love to see your plate!