Description
Indulge in the sweet, caramelized goodness of Maple Roasted Carrots with Thyme—an easy, vibrant side dish that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots (preferably bright orange and firm)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Wash and peel the carrots, cutting them into uniform pieces about two inches long.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme. Toss the carrot pieces until well-coated.
- 4. Spread the carrots in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.
- 5. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through for even caramelization.
- 6. Once fork-tender and slightly charred at the edges, serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (130g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg