Description
Maple Roasted Carrots are a deliciously sweet and savory side dish perfect for holidays or any meal. Tender carrots are roasted with butter and maple syrup, then finished with fresh parsley for a flavorful, colorful addition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 1/2 pounds medium carrots (scrubbed and trimmed)
Seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter (cubed)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons parsley (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and place the rack in the middle position to ensure even roasting.
- Prepare Carrots: Trim the top ends off the carrots. Cut thicker carrots into thinner strips, leaving slender carrots whole to ensure uniform cooking.
- Arrange and Season: Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Spread the carrots evenly on the sheet and dot them with cubed butter. Drizzle the carrots with maple syrup and then sprinkle with salt and black pepper for balanced sweetness and seasoning.
- Roast and Toss: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the carrots for about 45 minutes, or until they become tender. Every 10-15 minutes, carefully toss the carrots with the melted butter and maple syrup to coat them evenly and encourage caramelization.
- Optional Broil: For more color and a slight char, broil the carrots for the last 60-90 seconds of cooking. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Once roasted, sprinkle the minced parsley over the carrots. Serve immediately and enjoy a warm, flavorful side dish.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for holiday meals like Thanksgiving but also works well as a simple, everyday side dish.
- Use a mix of carrot sizes for visual interest, cutting thicker carrots to match the size of thinner ones for even roasting.
- Broil at the end for a deeper color and slightly caramelized edges but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbal finish but can be omitted if not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 17.1 g
- Sodium: 573 mg
- Fat: 7.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.4 g
- Fiber: 4.7 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
