Maple-Cinnamon Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Toasted Pecans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Sweet carrots and parsnips roasted with a maple-cinnamon glaze and topped with crunchy toasted pecans for a festive side dish. This American-inspired holiday recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pure maple syrup, ground cinnamon, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 cups carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks
• 3 cups parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups peeled and cut carrots and 3 cups peeled and cut parsnips with 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss until vegetables are evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the edges are golden and vegetables are tender.
3. Step 3: While vegetables roast, toast 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned.
4. Step 4: Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle the toasted pecans evenly over the top and serve warm.