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Mustard-Dill Roasted Carrots

July 14, 2016 by Pat Nyswonger 22 Comments

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You will love this side dish of mustard-dill roasted carrots!  They are simple, full of flavor and make a great addition to any meal.  But, I have to admit that I hesitate at breakfast!  ๐Ÿ™‚

Roasted Mustard-Dill Carrots

It takes just minutes to scrub these carrots, slice them in half and brush them with a wonderful concoction of whole-grain mustard, olive oil and golden balsamic vinegar.  Pop them into the oven for a short roast and serve with a sprinkling of fresh dill.   Perfection! 

Roasted Mustard-Dill Carrots

I can remember well, my dad planting carrots in our annual garden and how my sister and I would sneak out there after school and have a little snack crunching of freshly pulled carrots after washing them at the garden hose. 

Also, the big red radishes.   Have you ever ate a radish sandwich?   It was made from Wonder bread slathered with mayonnaise and sliced freshly pulled radishes.  

Oh, the things my parents would eat! I still love crunching on raw carrots and radishes!  It is curious what memories are conjured up over certain foods.  Roasted Mustard-Dill Carrots

According to my Flavor Bible, carrots and dill are related and in this recipe they compliment each other beautifully!  Roasting the carrots brings out their natural sweetness while the balsamic vinegar adds just a smidgen of acidity to their sweetness. 

We used the golden balsamic variety of balsamic vinegar for this recipe which allows the carrots to retain their vivid color.  If you don’t have golden balsamic vinegar I would recommend using traditional red balsamic vinegar as a substitute.

Balsamic vinegar has a unique sweetness and lovely aromatics that make this recipe so tantalizing. If you were to substitute with a regular white vinegar, you would miss out on that complex flavor that only balsamic vinegar can bring. 

Roasted Mustard-Dill Carrots  

There are so many ways to enjoy this wonderful root vegetable but this mustard-dill roasted carrot recipe has got to be one of my favorites.  

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Yield: 6 servings

Mustard-Dill Roasted Carrots

Mustard-Dill Roasted Carrots
Oven roasted mustard-dill carrots are brushed with a mix of whole-grain mustard, olive oil and golden balsamic vinegar then sprinkled with fresh dill. This is a very easy side dish recipe to add at any time.
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon golden balsamic vinegar
  • 8 carrots, about 8-inches long
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425ยฐF
  2. In a small dish, whisk together the olive oil, mustard and vinegar. Set aside.
  3. Wash the carrots under cold water scrubbing off any soil, trim the top to 2-inches and remove any long-tailed roots. Peel with a vegetable peeler if desired. If the carrots are scrubbed well there is no need to peel them. Slice each carrot in half lengthwise.
  4. Brush the mustard mixture on both sides of the carrots and place them cut side down on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the carrots with the salt and grind the pepper on them. Transfer the sheet pan to the oven and roast the carrots for 25-30 minutes, until they are just tender when pierced with a fork at the top of a carrot.
  5. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle the chopped dill over the top and garnish with dill sprigs.
© Pat Nyswonger
Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dishes

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Comments

  1. Sharon @ Savormania

    August 27, 2016 at 2:24 PM

    I have a pack of colorful carrots in my fridge and was looking for some recipe inspiration when I stumbled upon your recipe. Now I know what I’m making for lunch tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Pat

      August 27, 2016 at 8:46 PM

      Hi, Sharon….I’m so happy to hear you found this recipe! Enjoy every bite ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Choclette

    July 25, 2016 at 5:54 AM

    Ooh mustard. Roasted carrots are fabulous, but I’ve never paired them with mustard before. Will have to try. I’ve just discovered your site and as a fellow enthusiast for older grains, I’m quite excited.

    Reply
    • Pat

      July 25, 2016 at 8:23 AM

      Hi, Choclette: I am so happy you found our site. The mustard and dill are great taste enhancers with our carrots. I’m thinking that you will love them! ๐Ÿ™‚ I hope you enjoy the ancient grain recipes as well.

      Reply
  3. Karyn

    July 15, 2016 at 2:00 PM

    never ever will I say carrots are boring!! not after seeing this recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Pat

      July 15, 2016 at 2:20 PM

      Hi, Karyn….That whole-grain mustard is the secret weapon here. Thanks for your comments! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Kylee from Kylee Cooks

    July 15, 2016 at 1:40 PM

    oh my goodness, the color on these is amazing. I bet they taste as good as they look too. Roasting carrots is so underrated – they are so delicious that way!

    Reply
  5. Suchi @elegantmeraki

    July 15, 2016 at 12:57 PM

    Wow these carrots look sooo pretty!! Healthy and full of flavor, right along I want my side to be!

    Reply
  6. Tara

    July 15, 2016 at 12:55 PM

    Such a great way to prepare carrots! I love that color and the flavors sound amazing.

    Reply
    • Pat

      July 16, 2016 at 6:42 AM

      Thanks, Tara ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. Lisa

    July 15, 2016 at 12:33 PM

    And ps….I’d totally eat these carrots for breakfast! ?

    Reply
    • Pat

      July 16, 2016 at 6:41 AM

      Lisa, I did it for breakfast and they were just as good warmed over. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  8. Lisa

    July 15, 2016 at 12:32 PM

    Roasted carrots are so good…it brings out the sweetness and I love the mustard and balsamic you used…yum! When I was a kid we ate radish sandwiches on plain white bread with butter or cottage cheese! We looked forward to them every year when the radishes were finally ready to pull from the garden!

    Reply
    • Pat

      July 16, 2016 at 6:40 AM

      Hi, Lisa….It is curious how roasting carrots and other veggies brings out their natural sweetness more than any other way of preparing them. Carrots in particular. Thanks for sharing your radish sandwich experience ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

    July 15, 2016 at 1:50 AM

    I bet these carrots are full of flavour with the mustard and dill, they look amazing too.

    Reply
  10. Elizabeth

    July 14, 2016 at 11:36 PM

    I love how you have roasted these whole with the stems poking out the top. They look and sound fantastic!

    Reply
  11. Bri

    July 14, 2016 at 11:08 PM

    WOW these are stunning! Mustard and carrots would be a great pairing. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Pat

      July 15, 2016 at 10:29 AM

      Thanks for the comments, Bri! ๐Ÿ™‚ This is a great and simple side dish.

      Reply
  12. Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon

    July 14, 2016 at 6:53 PM

    I love your pictures of the carrots! They look so pretty and fresh. I didn’t know that dill and carrots were related, but it makes sense now that I think about it.

    Reply
    • Pat

      July 14, 2016 at 7:56 PM

      Thank you, Annemarie, carrots do have such a vibrant color don’t they? They are one of my favorite veggies. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  13. Noor

    July 14, 2016 at 6:37 PM

    Definitely making this this weekend! These look amazing!

    Reply
    • Pat

      July 14, 2016 at 7:50 PM

      Hi, Noor…this is an easy side dish. I’m sure you will love it! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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