Historic Village Honey-Glazed Carrot and Parsnip Mash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

A sweet and earthy mash of carrots and parsnips glazed with honey and butter, reminiscent of rustic village fare. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs carrots, parsnips, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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

• 4 medium, peeled and chopped carrots
• 3 medium, peeled and chopped parsnips
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped for garnish fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 4 chopped medium carrots and 3 chopped medium parsnips in a large pot of boiling salted water (1 teaspoon salt). Boil for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender.
2. Step 2: Drain vegetables well and return to the pot over low heat. Add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
3. Step 3: Mash the vegetables with a potato masher until smooth and creamy, stirring constantly over low heat until the butter and honey are fully incorporated and the mash is warm, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Season the mash with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, taste and adjust salt if needed.
5. Step 5: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for a fresh finish.