Description
Make these Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots for a warm, sweet, and simple side dish perfect for your holiday table or any cozy winter meal. You will love how easy this recipe is.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into uniform pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Toss the cut carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- While the carrots roast, whisk together the maple syrup and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.
- Remove the carrots from the oven. Drizzle the maple glaze evenly over the carrots and toss to coat.
- Return the carrots to the oven and roast for another 10 to 15 minutes, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure your carrot pieces are similar in size so they cook evenly.
- You can substitute honey for maple syrup if needed, but the flavor will change slightly.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg