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 (900 g) carrots (multiple colors if possible)
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) butter
- 2 to 3 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) dark amber real maple syrup
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp whole grain mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) 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