Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots: A Delightfully Easy Side Dish
A deliciously simple side dish featuring tender roasted carrots coated in a sweet and tangy maple Dijon glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 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
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss together the carrots, olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle with fresh herbs after roasting.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg