Roasted Carrots with Maple (Printable Version)

Caramelized carrots glazed with maple syrup and earthy cumin, creating a sweet, savory side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or diagonally sliced

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 ½ tbsp pure maple syrup
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - ½ tsp sea salt
06 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway, until carrots are tender and edges are caramelized.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and toasted sesame seeds, if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sweet and earthy flavor combo converts even the most dedicated carrot skeptics
  • These carrots reheat beautifully and actually taste better the next day
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to end up with steamed carrots instead of roasted ones
  • Letting them roast a few extra minutes creates those irresistible crispy bits everyone fights over
03 -
  • Use real maple syrup, not pancake syrup, the difference is noticeable
  • Buy carrots with the greens still attached if you can find them, they taste fresher and sweeter

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