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    Honey Mustard Carrots {Just 4 Ingredients!}

    June 21, 2016 by Chrissy Carroll 8 Comments

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    My son has gotten a bit pickier with his food the last few weeks (as is to be expected from most 15 month olds) but he is absolutely obsessed with these honey mustard carrots.  I mean, seriously obsessed.  He would eat an entire pan of them.

    That said, I would too.  They are that good.

    It’s not even like this is some kind of revolutionary recipe.  It’s just 4 common ingredients – carrots, oil, honey, and spicy mustard.  But when you mix them all together and roast them until the carrots are tender and those sugars start to caramelize, it’s like vegetable crack.

    These honey mustard carrots are the perfect side dish recipe for your family's next dinner. Just 4 ingredients - plus, they are dairy free, gluten free, and FULL of flavor!

    These make a perfect side dish to almost any meal.  Breaking out some burgers?  Perfect!  Roasting some pork?  Work as a side for those too!  BBQ chicken?  These will pair nicely with that as well.  

    For the athletes in the crowd, I love these as a side (or if you’re like me, a snack!) because it’s a nice source of healthy carbs that are full of some fiber and vitamins.  There is a little added sugar, but it’s relatively minimal. 

    And this side dish works for almost all dietary limitations.  It’s dairy free, gluten free, and – as long as you buy a safe mustard – it would be free of the top 8 allergens (as always, check labels though to make sure).  If you’re vegan, you can sub out agave nectar for the honey to create an animal-free version.

    [Tweet “These honey mustard carrots are a tasty side dish for kids & adults alike!”]

    Let’s recap:

    • 4 ingredients.
    • Almost no prep time before cooking.
    • Ah-mazing results.
    • Kid-approved.
    • Great for athletes.
    • Meets dietary limitations.

    Yahoo!  Ready to eat?  I am!

    These honey mustard carrots are the perfect side dish recipe for your family's next dinner. Just 4 ingredients - plus, they are dairy free, gluten free, and FULL of flavor!

    These honey mustard carrots are the perfect side dish recipe for your family's next dinner. Just 4 ingredients - plus, they are dairy free, gluten free, and FULL of flavor!

    These honey mustard carrots are the perfect side dish recipe for your family's next dinner. Just 4 ingredients - plus, they are dairy free, gluten free, and FULL of flavor!

    Honey Mustard Carrots

    Snacking in Sneakers
    These honey mustard carrots are an addictive vegetable side dish, sure to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Servings 4
    Calories 90 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb baby carrots 1 package or sliced regular carrots
    • 1 tbsp oil of choice I typically use olive or canola
    • 1 tbsp honey
    • 1 tbsp spicy brown mustard

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425F. Place all ingredients in a 9x13 baking dish and toss together to distribute evenly. Roast for approximately 60 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Yum!

    Notes

    Notes:
    Because of the high heat of cooking, you might get some of the honey mustard sticking to your dish.  I have the best luck using a clear glass baking dish for this, and I soak it after if needed.  I've never had a problem getting it clean after soaking!
    Nutrition analysis:
    90 calories, 4 g fat, 203 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 1 g protein; Vitamin A: 309%, Vitamin C: 5%, Calcium: 4%, Iron 6%

    Nutrition

    Calories: 90kcal
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Share with me: What’s your favorite veggie side dish?  Do you love these honey mustard carrots?

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    Comments

    1. April

      February 9, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      Honey mustard has to be one of my favorite flavor combos….I love the idea of using it with carrots. I’ll definitely be trying this out!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        February 11, 2018 at 11:14 am

        Thanks April! It really is quite delicious with anything, but especially carrots 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sandra Shaffer

      February 9, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      Easy recipe and kid approved? I’m all over this one. I’m cooking meatloaf so this will be a perfect side!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        February 11, 2018 at 11:14 am

        Yes, perfect side dish for meatloaf!

        Reply
    3. Sandra M Garratt

      November 24, 2020 at 11:23 am

      Can you reheat these the next day and still have that crunchy taste?

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 1, 2020 at 11:18 am

        Hi Sandra! They’ll still taste great reheated but generally they won’t have that bit of crispness on the outside.

        Reply
    4. Carmen

      November 17, 2022 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      Tried it for a potluck, everybody loved it, especially a mom with kids. I need to make gluten free and dairy free for myself and no one missed those ingredients. It went great with what the others brought, pulled pork and buns, corn bread – another great gluten and dairy free recipe I found online, and mac and cheese. I added a bit of water in the middle of cooking. I might add a bit more mustard for my own taste next time and a pinch of salt.

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        November 18, 2022 at 2:59 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing 🙂

        Reply

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