Maple Roasted Carrots Recipe
Caramelized in a sweet and buttery maple syrup glaze, these Maple Roasted Carrots are the perfect side dish for your Holiday dinners, but simple enough for weeknight meals.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots washed and scrubbed, ends trimmed (you can cut the carrots longwise for faster cooking)
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup light brown sugar optional but highly recommended
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into about 10 pieces
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley or other fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Transfer the carrots to the baking sheet and spread out in one single layer. Set aside.
- Whisk to combine the maple syrup and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- Dot pieces of butter over the carrots in several different places and pour the maple mixture over the carrots. Season with salt and pepper and toss around to combine.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, tossing at least once during cooking, until tender. To test for doneness, start checking at the 28-minute mark by piercing the thickest part of the carrot with a fork. If it goes through easily, the carrots are done.
- Remove from oven. Taste the carrots for seasonings, mostly salt, and adjust accordingly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
- Carrots: Leave your carrots whole or halve them lengthwise for a quicker roast. You can also use baby carrots, but remember that they will need less time in the oven.
- Maple Glaze: Consider keeping the brown sugar in the glaze - it really ramps up the flavor! However, you can use sugar-free maple syrup and skip the brown sugar for a lighter option.
- Don't crowd the pan: Arrange the carrots in a single layer on your baking sheet, avoiding overlap and cramming.
- Get ahead of the game: Up to 5 hours before roasting, wash, scrub, and add the glaze to your carrots. Keep them covered, and no need for chilling.
Nutrition
Serving: 5ounces | Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 25551IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
