Crispy Maple Glazed Carrots: A Sweet and Savory Side Dish
Delight your taste buds with these crispy maple glazed carrots that provide a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the carrots, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Toss until carrots are well coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through cooking.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the carrots for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg