Maple Glazed Carrots
Simple and delicious. These tender Maple Glazed Carrots carry a hint of sweetness that is complimented perfectly by the savory caramelization that results from roasting in the oven.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup!)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut evenly into roughly 2-inch lengths (It's important that the carrots are all about the same size for even cooking.)
- Optional: Chopped fresh parsley, a little orange zest, and a squeeze of orange juice for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or cover the bottom with parchment paper.
- Add butter to a small, microwave safe bowl and microwave 20-30 seconds until fully melted. Stir in the maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, drizzle the glaze over the sliced carrots and toss until they are fully coated.
- Place carrots on the rimmed baking sheet. Spread them out as much as possible, so they aren't touching.
- Roast the carrots in the oven for 15 minutes, flip them and roast another 3-5 minutes, depending on how charred you like them.
- Optional: Serve with fresh chopped parsley or orange zest and a squeeze of orange juice for some extra flavor!
Notes/Tips
- I like my carrots to have a good char on them which is why I don't flip for 15 minutes.
- Let the carrots come to room temperature before tossing with the glaze. Otherwise, the butter will coagulate.
- You could sub honey for the maple syrup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 89 kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 13 g (4%) | Protein: 1 g (2%) | Fat: 4 g (6%) | Cholesterol: 10 mg (3%) | Sodium: 176 mg (8%) | Fiber: 3 g (13%) | Sugar: 7 g (8%)
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