Honey-Glazed Fourth Spice Roasted Carrots

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

Oven-roasted carrots glazed with honey and a warming blend of four spices for a sweet and aromatic side dish. This middle eastern-inspired quick meals (vegetarian) ready in about 40 minutes pairs olive oil, honey, ground cinnamon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 140 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 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1.5 lbs peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
3. Step 3: Remove from oven and transfer to a serving dish, then sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top for a fresh contrast before serving warm.