Description
A warm, sweet, and savory side dish that’s simple yet stunning—maple glazed carrots bring Southern charm with a modern twist.
Ingredients
1 ½ lb carrots
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 tbsp unsalted butter
½ tsp salt
Black pepper
Optional: Thyme or rosemary
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
2. Peel and chop your carrots into uniform pieces.
3. Toss the carrots with melted butter, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and herbs, if using.
4. Spread them out in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
6. Broil for 2 minutes at the end for extra char.
7. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use rainbow carrots for visual flair.
Substitute olive oil for a vegan option.
Add orange zest or smoked paprika for flavor twists.
Great warm or cold in salads and bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: maple carrots, glazed carrots, holiday side, roasted vegetables