Description
Tender baby carrots roasted with olive oil, garlic, maple syrup, and thyme until sweet, savory, and caramelized. An easy yet elegant side dish for both weeknight meals and holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, garlic, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread carrots evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, roast an extra 5 minutes until edges are slightly crisp.
- Use rainbow carrots for a colorful presentation.
- Pairs well with roasted chicken, turkey, or pork.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: maple roasted carrots, garlic carrots, vegan side dish, Thanksgiving vegetables, easy roasted carrots