Maple-Mustard Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pepitas

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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

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Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Maple-Mustard Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pepitas take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (10 min prep + 35 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 Maple-Mustard Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pepitas?

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 carrots from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Maple-Mustard Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pepitas?

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 Maple-Mustard Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pepitas 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 Maple-Mustard Glazed Roasted Carrots with Toasted Pepitas?

American halloween 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.

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