Description
Simple recipe for sweet and savory roasted carrots glazed with maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into uniform pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg before roasting.
- If your carrots are very thick, cut them smaller so they cook evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: maple roasted carrots, glazed carrots, sweet carrots, roasted root vegetables, side dish