Maple Glazed Carrots
Sweet and savory maple roasted carrots with garlic and herbs, caramelized in the oven and perfect for easy weeknight dinners or holidays.
Servings 4 serves
Calories 194kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb large carrots peeled or scrubbed; approx. 450 g
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced; approx. 6 g
- 2 tbsp olive oil ; approx. 30 ml
- 2 tbsp vegan butter ; approx. 28 g
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup ; approx. 45 ml
- ½ tsp dried thyme ; approx. 0.5 g
- ½ tsp dried oregano or dried rosemary ; approx. 0.5 g
- 1 g fine sea salt to taste; approx. 1–2 g
- 1 g freshly ground black pepper to taste; approx. 1–2 g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel carrots, trim the ends, and slice in half lengthwise. Place in a large roasting dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, oregano (or rosemary), salt, and pepper.
- Pour mixture over carrots and toss until evenly coated.
- Cut the butter into small pats and scatter over the top.
- Roast for 40–50 minutes, tossing once or twice, until the carrots are tender and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven, toss once more in the glaze, and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with a fresh sprig of rosemary.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 19222IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg