Name: Honey-Glazed Carrots with Crispy Garlic and Thyme
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1½ pounds carrots; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; salt; black pepper

Honey-Glazed Carrots with Crispy Garlic and Thyme

weeknightvegetarianone-pan

5 minPrep10 minCook4Serves

Ingredients

1½ poundscarrots
2 tablespoonsolive oil
4 clovesgarlic
2 tablespoonshoney
2 teaspoonsfresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
·salt
·black pepper

Prep

01
Slice 1 1/2 pounds carrots into 1/4-inch rounds or thin sticks.
02
Mince 4 cloves garlic.

Method

01
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
02
Add the sliced carrots and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
03
Add the minced garlic and thyme, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.
04
Drizzle honey over the carrots, season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir well to coat.
05
Continue cooking for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender and the glaze is caramelized. Serve immediately.

Spice Tips

For warmth, add a pinch of smoked paprika or cumin in step 3. A tiny pinch of red pepper flakes adds gentle heat. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice in step 5 brightens the dish.