Easy Maple Roasted Carrots
Simple yet satisfying maple roasted carrots that are naturally vegan and gluten free, featuring a sweet and salty glaze with optional heat and herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large carrots, sliced in half lengthways
- 2 tablespoons pure dark maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Slice whole carrots in half lengthways and place on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
- Mix olive oil and maple syrup in a small bowl and brush over the carrots.
- Sprinkle sea salt and cayenne pepper over the carrots. Optionally add rosemary sprigs between carrot halves.
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until carrots are tender, flipping once halfway through.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Use larger carrots to prevent shriveling during roasting. Dark maple syrup enhances flavor best. Optional cayenne adds a subtle heat, and fresh herbs like rosemary and parsley add aroma and color.
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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