Description
A delightful side dish of roasted carrots glazed with maple syrup and Dijon mustard, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots (preferably rainbow or baby carrots)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or parsley for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash the carrots thoroughly; peel and cut larger ones into sticks or rounds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the carrots in a large mixing bowl and pour the glaze over them, tossing to coat evenly.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for about 25-30 minutes, turning halfway through, until fork-tender and caramelized.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with spices like garlic powder or paprika for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: carrots, maple syrup, side dish, vegetarian, roasted vegetables
