Description
Enjoy these sweet and tangy Maple Dijon Glazed Carrots, a simple yet elegant side dish perfect for any meal. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots, while the maple and Dijon mustard glaze creates a delightful caramelized finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the prepared carrots with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the maple Dijon mixture over the carrots and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or chives make a beautiful garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg