Cinnamon-Spiced Honey Glazed Carrots
Sweet carrots roasted with honey and warm cinnamon, a simple yet flavorful side dish for holiday celebrations. This American-inspired Christmas 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 120 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 pound, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon, chopped (optional) fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). In a large bowl, toss 1 pound peeled and cut carrots with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Spread the carrots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
- Step 3: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for a bright finish before serving warm.
