Description
Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots bring together tangy mustard and sweet maple syrup for a simple side that makes your dinner table sing. Roasting these beauties caramelizes their natural sweetness, creating a delicious companion to any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 lb carrots
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons toasted nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light oil spray. This prevents your carrots from sticking.
- Slice 1 lb of carrots into uniform sticks if large, or keep small carrots whole. Consistent size helps even roasting.
- Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon dried thyme in a small bowl.
- Pour the glaze over your carrots in a large mixing bowl. Toss until every carrot gets a complete coating.
- Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet. Leave space between each carrot for proper caramelization.
- Roast at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, turning the carrots halfway through cooking. Check for tenderness and golden edges.
- Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, crumbled feta, or toasted nuts if desired.
Notes
- Check carrot sizes carefully to ensure even roasting and consistent cooking times.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet so carrots caramelize instead of steaming during roasting.
- Use fresh maple syrup for the most vibrant flavor and best glaze consistency.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to match your preferred spice level, or omit for a milder dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 133 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg