Maple Mustard Roasted Carrots (Printable Page)

Tender carrots coated in a sweet maple-mustard glaze, roasted until caramelized and flavorful.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
03 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
06 - ½ tsp sea salt
07 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
09 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Add the peeled and cut carrots to the bowl and toss thoroughly to coat evenly with the glaze.
04 - Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through until carrots are tender and caramelized at the edges.
06 - Transfer carrots to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The carrots get sweet and tangy at the same time, with edges that crisp up in the oven while staying tender inside.
  • It's one of those dishes that looks fancy enough for company but comes together in under 10 minutes of prep.
  • Vegetarian, gluten-free, and works alongside almost anything you're already cooking for dinner.
02 -
  • If your carrots aren't caramelizing by the 25-minute mark, crank the oven up another 25°F—every oven runs differently, and you want those edges dark and crispy.
  • Cutting the carrots to roughly the same size matters more than you'd think, otherwise you'll have some raw in the middle while others are overdone.
03 -
  • Cut your carrots the night before and store them in water in the fridge to keep them crisp and ready to glaze when you're cooking.
  • If your glaze seems too thin, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes and it'll thicken up slightly before you toss it with the carrots.
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