Lemon Dijon Roasted Carrots: The Best Easy Side Dish Ever
A simple yet delicious side dish featuring roasted carrots glazed with lemon and Dijon mustard.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel and cut the carrots into even pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Add the carrots to the bowl and toss until they are well coated.
- Spread the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Serve warm with additional lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey.
- For added flavor, sprinkle some fresh herbs like thyme before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon, Dijon, Roasted, Carrots, Side Dish