Roasted Carrots with Maple (Printable)

Caramelized carrots enhanced with maple syrup and cumin for a flavorful and easy-to-make side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1½ lbs carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or diagonal slices

→ Dressing & Oil

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

→ Spices & Seasonings

04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - ½ tsp sea salt
06 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
08 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# How-To Steps:

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

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The maple syrup creates these gorgeous caramelized edges that make the carrots taste like candy but in a sophisticated way
  • It requires almost zero active cooking time, leaving you free to focus on the main dish or pour yourself a glass of wine
  • The combination of earthy cumin and sweet maple somehow works beautifully together, surprising everyone who tries it
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan too much will steam the carrots instead of roasting them, leaving you with sad, pale vegetables instead of caramelized beauties
  • The maple syrup burns faster than oil alone, so keep an eye on them during the final 10 minutes and pull them early if needed
03 -
  • If your carrots are particularly thick, cut them in half lengthwise first so they cook through before the edges burn
  • Letting the carrots cool slightly on the baking sheet allows them to develop even more caramelization from the residual heat

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