Description
Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots are a vibrant and flavorful side dish that effortlessly combines the natural sweetness of carrots with a tangy maple Dijon glaze. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, adding an appealing touch to your plate. The rich caramelization achieved through roasting not only enhances the carrots’ flavor but also makes them visually stunning. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, these roasted carrots will impress your guests and elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots (peeled and cut into sticks or left whole if small)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the carrots by peeling and cutting them into even-sized sticks.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Toss the carrots in the glaze until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated carrots on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or your choice of toppings before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 277mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg