Honey-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pistachios and Orange

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

Sweet roasted carrots glazed with honey and brightened with fresh orange zest, topped with crunchy toasted pistachios for texture contrast. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 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 160 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 lb (peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks) carrots
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup shelled and chopped pistachios

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized at edges.
3. Step 3: While carrots roast, toast 1/4 cup chopped pistachios in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned.
4. Step 4: Remove carrots from oven and immediately drizzle with 2 tbsp fresh orange juice and sprinkle 1 tsp orange zest over the top.
5. Step 5: Transfer carrots to a serving dish and sprinkle toasted pistachios evenly over them. Serve warm as a vibrant side dish.