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Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots

Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots: Sweet, Savory, and Irresistible

Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots offer a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors, making them a perfect side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Carrots
  • 1 lb Carrots peeled and cut into sticks or leave whole for baby carrots
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil if needed
  • 2 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup honey can be substituted
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard yellow mustard may alter the taste slightly
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar apple cider vinegar can be a substitute
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic can be used
  • 1 tsp Salt sea salt or kosher salt recommended
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground is preferred
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme fresh thyme can be substituted at 2:1 ratio
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional for heat
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley adds color and freshness
  • 1/4 cup Crumbled Feta or Goat Cheese for creaminess and tanginess
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Nuts walnuts, pecans, or almonds for texture

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it with olive oil.
  2. Peel and cut larger carrots into evenly sized sticks. Place prepared carrots in a mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the glaze over the carrots and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  6. Garnish with parsley, feta cheese, or nuts before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can freeze for up to 3 months and reheat directly from frozen.

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