Sweet & Savory Roasted Carrots: Your New Favorite Side
Roasted carrots: master this simple recipe for sweet, tender, maple-glazed baby carrots. A delicious and healthy side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Baby Carrots (you could also use large peeled carrots cut into stick shapes)
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- sea or kosher salt, to taste
- Olive or Vegetable cooking spray
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, combine the baby carrots with the maple syrup, olive oil, and a generous pinch of sea salt. Toss until the carrots are evenly coated.
- Lightly coat a large cookie sheet or baking pan with olive or vegetable cooking spray.
- Arrange the seasoned carrots in a single layer on the prepared cookie sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded for even roasting.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the carrots are fork-tender and beautifully golden brown and slightly caramelized at the edges, checking for desired doneness.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.