Glazed Honey-Mustard Roasted Carrots with Toasted Parsley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Sweet roasted carrots coated in a tangy honey-mustard glaze and finished with toasted fresh parsley for a bright side dish. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs carrots, olive oil, Dijon mustard 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

• 1.5 lbs, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs peeled and cut carrot sticks to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat each piece evenly with the honey-mustard glaze.
3. Step 3: Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Step 4: Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until carrots are tender and edges caramelize with a golden brown color.
5. Step 5: While carrots roast, toast 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant.
6. Step 6: Remove carrots from oven, sprinkle toasted parsley and 1 tsp lemon zest over the top, and toss gently to combine before serving warm.