Description
These Maple and Dijon Glazed Roasted Carrots are a vibrant side dish featuring the perfect balance of sweet maple syrup, tangy Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs, all caramelized to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs carrots (multiple colors if possible)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 to 3 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup dark amber real maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash, dry, and peel the carrots. Place them in a shallow baking dish that is long and wide enough to fit them all in a single layer.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped thyme and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and whole grain mustard. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the butter and mustard mixture over the carrots in the baking dish. Toss the carrots until they are evenly coated.
- Season the carrots with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they are tender and the edges are slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a more dramatic presentation, use a mix of colorful carrots. If you can’t find them, standard orange carrots work fine. The sauce may seem loose at first, but it will thicken and caramelize in the oven. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 20