Description
Maple glazed roasted carrots and parsnips are a delightful dish that combines the natural sweetness of root vegetables with the rich taste of maple syrup, creating a visually appealing and nutritious side dish.
Ingredients
- Carrots: 500 grams (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into sticks.
- Parsnips: 500 grams (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into sticks.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons.
- Maple syrup: 3 tablespoons.
- Salt: to taste.
- Black pepper: to taste.
- Fresh thyme: 2 tablespoons, chopped (or more for garnish).
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables by peeling and cutting the carrots and parsnips into uniform sticks.
- Make the maple glaze by mixing olive oil and maple syrup in a bowl with the vegetables, seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and spread the glazed vegetables on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden brown.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh thyme.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm vegetables for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness of the glaze by adding more or less maple syrup.
- Experiment with different herbs and spices for added flavor.
- Incorporate other root vegetables like sweet potatoes or beets for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: maple glazed, roasted carrots, parsnips, side dish, vegetarian