Maple Thyme Roasted Carrots
Roasted and caramelized in a maple herb glaze, these carrots are an easy side dish that's perfect for a holiday meal, or a simple family dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holiday side dish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 175kcal
- 1 lb. whole baby carrots scrubbed and washed, or peeled
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 orange zested
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
To serve
- sliced almonds
- dried cranberries
- fresh thyme optional, for garnish
Make glaze/sauce
To a large mixing bowl, add maple syrup, olive oil, thyme, garlic, orange zest, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine well.
Bake
Transfer carrots to the prepared baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring once, halfway through the baking time.
Exact baking time will depend on the size and shape of your carrots, so please take the baking time as an approximation and check the carrots for doneness (being golden brown and fork tender), at about 15 minutes and keep an eye on them.
- I've estimated that this recipe will serve 4 people, but as always, the exact serving size will be up to you.
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 15731IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg