Maple Glazed Carrots Recipe (Easy Roasted Side Dish)
Description
Easy Maple Glazed Carrots roasted in the oven, air fryer, or stovetop. A simple recipe with fresh herbs and pure maple syrup – perfect for holiday dinners and weeknight sides.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs baby carrots
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary or thyme
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º
- Whisk maple syrup, butter, garlic, salt, pepper, and rosemary together until well mixed
- Add carrots and toss well
- Spread onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet
- Bake in oven for 20 minutes
- Remove and stir carrots around a bit to re-coat them, and turn them over
- Place back in oven and bake until carrots are tender and beginning to brown about 15 minutes
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with coarse salt if desired.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup (not imitation) for best flavor
- Arrange carrots in a single layer for even roasting
- Stir halfway through for even cooking and re-glazing
- Works with baby carrots, whole carrots, or larger carrots cut in half
- Stovetop option: Cook in large skillet over medium heat for 15-20 minutes
- Air fryer option: 400°F for 12-15 minutes
- Crock pot option: Low 3-4 hours or high 1.5-2 hours
- Storage: Refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days; reheat in 350°F oven for 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 11.4 g
- Sodium: 239.7 mg
- Fat: 3.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16.8 g
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 7.6 mg
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