Maple-Glazed Carrots
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4
You know carrots are good for you, right? But how can you make them pop with flavor? These carmelized carrots will treat your taste buds to a sweet and scrumptious surprise! They are the perfect side to many dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (16 oz) carrots
- 2 tablespoons oil, such as olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Tools
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- vegetable peeler
- cutting board
- chef’s knife
- measuring spoons
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Peel the carrots with a vegetable peeler. Using a knife, cut the tops off each carrot. Then cut each carrot into 2-inch (5.1-cm) pieces.
- Place carrots on baking sheet and drizzle with oil and salt.
- Bake in oven for about 10 minutes or until carrots begin to brown.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with maple syrup.
- Increase oven temperature to 475°F. Bake an additional five to 10 minutes, or until the carrots have a deep brown color. Check after five minutes to avoid burning.
- Serve immediately alongside your main course.