Description
You know those carrots that just sit there on your plate looking sad and basic? Yeah, forget those. These honey mustard roasted carrots are about to become the star of your dinner table. We’re talking sweet, tangy, caramelized perfection that’ll have people asking “Wait, these are just… carrots?” The honey gives them this gorgeous golden glaze, the mustard adds a little zing that keeps things interesting, and roasting them brings out all that natural sweetness you forgot carrots even had. Even the veggie-skeptics in your life are gonna be reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
For the Carrots:
- 2 lbs baby carrots with tops (or regular carrots cut into sticks)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Honey Mustard Magic:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp whole grain mustard (for texture)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne (optional, but why not?)
For the Fancy Finish:
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Flaky sea salt
- Extra honey for drizzling
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Like a Pro Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a big sheet pan with parchment paper.
If using baby carrots, just trim the tops to about an inch. Regular carrots? Cut them into 3-inch sticks, keeping them roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
Step 2: Make That Glaze In a small bowl, whisk together honey, both mustards, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and cayenne. Taste it — it should be sweet, tangy, and make you want to lick the spoon.
Step 3: Toss and Coat Put carrots on your lined pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss with your hands to coat evenly.
Pour about half the honey mustard mixture over the carrots and toss again until they’re all glossy and beautiful.
Step 4: Roast to Perfection Spread carrots in a single layer (don’t crowd them or they’ll steam instead of roast).
Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping once halfway through. They’re done when they’re tender and starting to caramelize at the edges.
Step 5: The Grand Finale Pull them out and immediately brush with the remaining honey mustard glaze while they’re still hot.
Sprinkle with parmesan, fresh thyme, and a pinch of flaky salt. Drizzle with a little extra honey if you’re feeling fancy.
Notes
These babies go with literally everything — grilled chicken, roast beef, pork chops, even just a simple salad for a lighter meal.
Throw them on a cheese board for something unexpected that’ll blow people’s minds.
They’re also incredible alongside roasted potatoes and green beans for the ultimate veggie trio.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~120 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: ~30g
- Fiber: ~3g