Description
These Maple Roasted Carrots with Cranberries are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a holiday side dish or a simple weeknight vegetable. Tender roasted carrots are glazed with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a hint of black pepper, then finished with warm dried cranberries for a burst of tartness. This dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots (peeled and cut into sticks or coins)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the carrots: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss the carrots with seasonings: In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast the carrots: Spread the carrots on the baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Add cranberries: In the last 5 minutes, sprinkle dried cranberries over the carrots to warm.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, transfer to a dish, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- For a savory twist, add a splash of balsamic vinegar before roasting.
- This dish is a great holiday side or weeknight vegetable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
