Roasted Maple Carrots

a wooden spoon scooping out maple roasted carrots from a baking pan

4.88 from 8 votes

Easy roasted maple carrots are a simple side dish, but they will make a huge impact on your table. They're a healthy veggie that fit well into a paleo or vegan diet.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: carrots, maple, paleo, side dish, thanksgiving, vegan

Servings:

Author: Molly Thompson

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, vegan butter or ghee melted
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds baby carrots room temperature *see notes
More herbs for garnish if desired

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, parchment paper or a silpat mat and set aside.
In a medium-large bowl, combine the melted butter/ghee, maple syrup, chili powder, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper and whisk well. Add the carrots to the bowl and toss to evenly coat.
Pour the carrots onto the prepared baking pan and drizzle any remaining maple mixture on top. Arrange carrots into a single layer using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until fork-tender, stirring halfway through.
Sprinkle with additional rosemary and thyme before serving.

Notes

Room temperature carrots: the butter or ghee in the maple mixture will solidify when mixed with the carrots if the carrots are too cold.

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