Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Sweet, tender roasted carrots glazed with pure maple syrup, finished with fresh herbs and your choice of butter or olive oil. Simple, cozy, and naturally sweet.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds medium carrots, scrubbed (halved lengthwise if thick)

• 1½ tablespoons olive oil

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

• 1½ tablespoons butter, cubed or 1–2 tablespoons olive oil (for finishing)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Season carrots:
   Place carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

3. Roast:
   Roast for 20–25 minutes, until carrots are just starting to soften and lightly caramelize.

4. Glaze:
   Remove from oven and drizzle carrots with maple syrup. Sprinkle with thyme and toss gently.

5. Finish roasting:
   Return to oven and roast 5 more minutes, until tender and glossy.

6. Finish & serve:
   Remove from oven and toss with butter until melted or drizzle with additional olive oil. Stir in parsley. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Serve warm.