Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots: The Best Easy Side Dish You’ll Love
Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots are a delicious and easy side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of carrots, complemented by the tang of Dijon mustard.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Add the carrot sticks and toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding minced garlic or fresh herbs.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams