Description
These roasted carrots are glazed with sweet maple syrup and tangy Dijon mustard, creating a sticky, savory-sweet coating that is perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh)
- Red pepper flakes, optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish, optional
- Feta or goat cheese for garnish, optional
- Toasted nuts for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare carrots by washing, peeling (if needed), and cutting them into uniform pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, and garlic powder. Whisk in olive oil and then add salt, pepper, thyme, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil and then coat with the maple Dijon glaze.
- Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 15 minutes, then stir or flip the carrots and continue roasting for an additional 10–20 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley, cheese, or nuts, if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a thicker glaze, allow the roasted carrots to rest before serving or reduce the glaze over low heat. Substitute honey for maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: maple glazed carrots, roasted vegetables, holiday side dish, vegetarian recipes, easy side dish