Honey-Glazed Carrot and Parsnip Medley
Sweet roasted vegetables with a light honey glaze and aromatic thyme. This american-inspired vegetarian ready in about 45 minutes pairs olive oil, honey, dried thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 30 calories and feeds 6, 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
- 2 lbs, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch coins carrots
- 1 lb, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch coins parsnips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 lbs sliced carrots and 1 lb sliced parsnips with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet.
- Step 2: Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway, until vegetables are tender and caramelized at the edges.
- Step 3: Season with additional salt and pepper if needed, then serve warm as a side dish.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Glazed Carrot and Parsnip Medley take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Glazed Carrot and Parsnip Medley?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Glazed Carrot and Parsnip Medley?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Glazed Carrot and Parsnip Medley for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Glazed Carrot and Parsnip Medley?
American vegetarian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This has become our go-to vegetarian dish. We make it weekly.
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Restaurant quality! Can't believe how easy this was.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
