Description
Maple Mustard Roasted Carrots bring sweet and tangy magic to your dinner table, creating a simple side dish that makes vegetables feel special. Caramelized edges and a golden glaze turn humble carrots into something your family will definitely request again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) carrots
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) pure maple syrup
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, optional
- Chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
- Heat the oven to precisely 400°F (200°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Thoroughly wash 2 pounds of carrots, then peel them carefully. Slice thick carrots diagonally into 2-inch pieces, leaving thin carrots whole.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Whisk in 3 tablespoons maple syrup and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard until the mixture becomes slightly glossy and combined.
- Spread carrots across the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap. Pour the butter-maple mixture directly over the carrots, using your hands to toss and coat them completely.
- Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for exactly 22 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure even caramelization and tenderness.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt. Transfer the glazed carrots to a serving platter and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Check carrot sizes carefully so they roast evenly and caramelize perfectly.
- Use real maple syrup for the best flavor and deepest caramelization during roasting.
- Arrange carrots with enough space between them to help them roast instead of steam.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil or coconut oil to maintain the rich glazing technique.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 153 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg