Easy Maple Roasted Carrots Recipe
Golden, tender, and dripping with miso-maple glaze goodness. Even the picky eaters will say “Wait… carrots can do this?”
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 92kcal
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. skinny carrots orange or multicolor
- 4 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
Optional Garnishes:
- ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon chives sliced thinly
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl toss the carrots with sesame oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes until evenly coated.
- Spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- While the carrots roast, whisk together the maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, and miso paste until smooth.
- Remove the carrots from the oven and drizzle the mixture over them. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 15-17 minutes, turning once, until the carrots are tender and caramelized, making sure not to let the maple syrup burn in the hot oven.
- Transfer the carrots to a serving dish and garnish with black and white sesame seeds, chopped parsley, and sliced chives.
Notes
🥕 Carrot Kardashian Energy:
Keep your carrots roughly the same thickness so they roast evenly. If a few are thicker, slice them in half lengthwise so everyone finishes roasting at the same time.
🔥 Oops… I Burned It Again:
Line your pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat to save yourself from a burnt-sugar horror show. Caramelization is cute, but maple smoke triggering your smoke detector is not.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 15235IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.5mg