Description
These roasted carrots with maple glaze are tender, golden, and naturally sweet. The maple syrup caramelizes beautifully, creating a glossy glaze that pairs with any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh carrots, peeled and trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 ½ tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cinnamon or smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut carrots into even-sized pieces.
3. Whisk olive oil, maple syrup, melted butter, salt, pepper, and spice in a bowl.
4. Toss carrots with glaze and spread evenly.
5. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Use real maple syrup for the best flavor.
Flip halfway through for even caramelization.
Garnish with herbs for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg