Looking for a simple vegetable side dish that goes well with everything? Look no further than Glazed Honey Mustard Carrots. Lightly sweet and tart, these tender carrots are cooked in one pan on the stovetop. 

When you try these carrots fresh off the stovetop and coated in a tangy sweet glaze, you’ll understand why they’re a hit every time I serve them. Honey brings out the carrots’ natural sweetness, while mustard and vinegar add savory depth. I like to use stone ground mustard to give this simple side dish just a little extra texture that really makes these carrots ‘pop’. This carrot side dish is simple and quick enough for weeknight meals, it can also hold its own for special holiday gatherings.

And if you’re in search of more ways to use carrots, look no further. Here on the site, some of my favorites in the oven are Roasted Purple Carrots with Honey Dijon Sauce and Roasted Rainbow Carrots. Or get out that wok and make Stir-Fried Carrots. Want a sweet option? Carrot Cake Muffins are the easier alternative to making a full-scale carrot cake. I also wrote an entire chapter full of ideas for how to use carrots in my cookbook Start with a Vegetable. I love carrots!

HOW TO CUT CARROTS

If you don’t make many carrot side dishes, cutting these long, cylindrical veggies may look more complicated than it really is. The key is to make sure that each piece is similar in size so they each cook in the same amount of time. This will mean cutting more pieces from the thicker part of the carrot than the thinner part.

For tips, I love this article, which explains in detail how to cut carrots, and the four basic methods used.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH GLAZED HONEY MUSTARD CARROTS 

The great thing about carrots is they go with every protein. Hearty dishes like juicy pot roast, braised chicken, and pork tenderloin are a match made in food heaven. Or, keep your meal one-hundred percent vegetarian by serving with marinated tofu.

Possible Variations 

• Make it vegan – Make this Glazed Honey Mustard Carrots recipe vegan by substituting maple syrup or date syrup for honey and using vegan “butter”.
• Add butter – Luscious butter gives an extra layer of decadence to carrot side dishes.
• Add herbs – Carrot dishes love herbs like dill or parsley. Chop one, or both, of these herbs for even more flavor. 
• Add more sweetness – Incorporate brown sugar into your carrot glaze for more sweetness. 

More Vegetarian Side Dishes

Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

Sweet Potato Stacks

Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Pan-Seared Zucchini with Garlic and Basil