Description
A simple and delicious side dish featuring tender roasted carrots glazed with maple syrup and fresh thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
- Spread carrots in a single layer.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
Notes
- For sweeter carrots, use more maple syrup.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Ensure carrots are cut to a uniform size for even cooking.
- 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: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: maple roasted carrots with thyme, side dish, roasted carrots, maple, thyme, easy, vegetarian