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Maple glazed carrots on a side dish for Christmas

Maple Glazed Carrots

A simple, stunning side dish featuring dutch carrots glazed with a flavorful combination of maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil, whole-grain mustard, and fresh thyme, then roasted to perfection.
Author Sarah Cobacho (plantbaes.com)
PREP TIME10 minutes
COOK TIME30 minutes
TOTAL TIME40 minutes
Servings 2
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American-Inspired
Keyword 10 ingredients or less, carrot, Easy Dinner, Healthy Side, Maple Glazed, maple syrup, Roasted Carrots

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 bunches dutch carrots
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 pinch sea salt flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 C).
  • Thoroughly wash and peel the dutch carrots. Trim the tops down to 2cm in length.
  • In a bowl, combine the maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil, whole-grain mustard, and fresh thyme.
  • Generously brush the carrots with the prepared dressing, ensuring they are well-coated.
  • Arrange the carrots on a baking sheet and cook in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until tender and nicely glazed.
  • Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious maple glazed carrots!

Notes

Zero waste tip: carrot tops are edible and actually quite delicious, and packed with nutrients!