Maple Roasted Carrots Make the Humble Vegetable Shine

Caramelize carrots using butter and maple syrup. Marty Baldwin/TCA

Roasting brings out the inherent sweetness in carrots. Add a little maple syrup and butter and you have a batch of crave-worthy caramelized vegetables.

Maple Roasted Carrots

Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes

Serves 12

• 1 1/2 pounds carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick on the diagonal
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives (optional)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Stir carrots, butter, maple syrup, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with chives, if desired.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 98 Calories, Total Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Fiber: 3 g, Total Sugars: 9 g, Added Sugars: 6 g, Protein: 1 g, Sodium: 303 mg, Potassium: 380 mg, Iron: 0 mg, Folate: 22 mcg, Calcium: 46 mg, Vitamin A: 19078 IU, Vitamin C: 7 mg.

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