Description
These Maple Roasted Carrots with Thyme are a simple yet flavorful side dish, combining the sweetness of maple syrup and the earthiness of thyme for a perfect pairing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/3 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2. Wash and peel the carrots. Cut them into even sticks or rounds.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix until evenly coated.
- 4. Spread the carrot pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they have space between them.
- 5. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and fork-tender. Stir halfway through for even roasting.
- 6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with any remaining maple syrup from the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg