Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots
A delightful side dish of roasted carrots sweetened with maple syrup and tangy Dijon mustard.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for roasting your carrots.
- Combine the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, whisking to infuse the carrots with a delightful glaze.
- Add the carrot sticks to the bowl and toss them well to coat evenly in the sweet and tangy mixture.
- Spread the carrot sticks in a single layer on a baking sheet for perfect caramelization.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the carrots for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway for even roasting.
- Remove the carrots from the oven, and if desired, garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
These carrots can be paired beautifully with roasted chicken or pork, and make a great side for quinoa or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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