Ingredients
– 6 large carrots
– 1½ tablespoons of olive oil (melted)
– ½ tablespoon of pure maple syrup
– Sea salt to taste
– Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
– 5 sprigs of fresh rosemary (optional)
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven: Set to 400°F (205°C) for perfect roasting heat.
2-Prep the carrots: Slice 6 large carrots lengthwise in half for even cooking.
3-Arrange: Lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
4-Make the glaze: Mix 1½ tablespoons melted olive oil and ½ tablespoon pure maple syrup, then brush over carrots.
5-Season: Sprinkle sea salt to taste, add pinch of cayenne if you like heat, and tuck in 5 rosemary sprigs.
6-Roast: Bake for 25 minutes, flipping halfway for even results.
7-Finish: Remove when tender, garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Last Step:
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🥕 Use large carrots to minimize shrinking during roasting and ensure substantial pieces
🍁 Substitute brown sugar if maple syrup is unavailable for a similar sweet glaze effect
🌿 Experiment with different herbs like thyme, oregano, or garlic powder for variety in flavor profiles
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 89
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 63mg
- Fat: 5.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10.7g
- Fiber: 2.3g
- Protein: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg