Description
Maple Roasted Carrots are a delightful side dish featuring tender carrots roasted to perfection with butter and sweet maple syrup, finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. This simple, flavorful recipe is perfect for holiday meals like Thanksgiving or as a comforting everyday side.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots
- 2 1/2 pounds medium carrots (scrubbed and trimmed)
Roasting Mixture
- 4 tablespoons butter (cubed)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons parsley (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F and position the oven rack to the middle level to ensure even roasting.
- Prepare the Carrots: Trim the top ends of the carrots. For thicker carrots, cut them into thinner strips so they cook evenly; leave thinner carrots whole.
- Arrange Carrots on Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Spread the carrots evenly on the sheet and scatter the cubed butter over them. Drizzle the maple syrup on top and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Roast the Carrots: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for approximately 45 minutes until the carrots are tender. Every 10–15 minutes, remove the sheet and gently mix the carrots with the melted butter and maple syrup to ensure even coating and flavor distribution.
- Optional Broil: For enhanced color and slight caramelization, broil the carrots for the last 60 to 90 seconds. Watch them carefully to prevent burning.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with minced parsley for freshness, and serve warm. Enjoy your maple roasted carrots!
Notes
- This recipe makes a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal, delivering a balance of savory butter and sweet maple flavors.
- Cutting thicker carrots into strips ensures even cooking alongside smaller ones.
- Broiling at the end is optional but gives a lovely caramelized finish if watched carefully to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 17.1 g
- Sodium: 573 mg
- Fat: 7.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.4 g
- Fiber: 4.7 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
