Description
This oven-baked glazed carrots recipe combines tender roasted carrots with a sweet maple glaze for a flavorful and easy side dish. Perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners, it brings out natural sweetness and caramelized edges every time.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C)
2. Peel and trim the carrots and cut them into uniform sticks about 1/2 inch thick
3. In a large bowl whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, maple syrup, light brown sugar, salt, and pepper
4. Add the carrots to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the glaze
5. Arrange the glazed carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet without crowding
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning the carrots halfway through until tender and caramelized at the edges
7. Remove from the oven, let rest for 2 minutes, then garnish with thyme or parsley and serve
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 7
Keywords: glazed carrots, baked carrots, carrots side dish, roasted vegetables, maple glaze, holiday side, easy vegetable, thanksgiving side