Maple-Dijon Roasted Carrots

Delicious Maple-Dijon Roasted Carrots that are the unexpected star of any holiday spread.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

oven
baking sheet
Small bowl
Whisk

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
2 tsp. kosher salt divided, plus more to taste
¾ tsp. black pepper
2 lb. trimmed multicolored carrots
fresh thyme leaves
grated orange zest

Instructions

Whisk together olive oil, pure maple syrup, Dijon mustard, fresh orange juice, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Place carrots in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet; pour ½ cup of the maple syrup mixture over carrots. Add remaining 1 tsp. kosher salt, and toss to coat. Bake at 425°F until tender and caramelized, about 30 minutes, tossing twice during baking.
Transfer to a platter. Drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp. maple syrup mixture, and season to taste with additional kosher salt. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and grated orange zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Keyword carrots, Dijon, Holiday Side, maple, roasted carrots, vegetables

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