Maple-Mustard Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pepitas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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Sweet roasted carrots glazed with a tangy maple-mustard sauce, finished with crunchy toasted pepitas for a festive fall side dish. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs carrots, olive oil, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 American cuisine 120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks carrots
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 2 lbs peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until tender and edges start to caramelize.
Step 2: While carrots roast, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 3: Remove carrots from oven and drizzle the maple-mustard glaze over them. Toss gently to coat evenly, then return to oven for 8 more minutes to caramelize the glaze.
Step 4: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast 1/4 cup pepitas for 3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Sprinkle toasted pepitas over glazed carrots before serving.