Description
A delicious and healthy side dish featuring tender and caramelized carrot fries with sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of fresh carrots, peeled and cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, chopped (or a few sprigs for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the fresh carrots. Cut them into slender sticks, about 1/4 inch thick.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the maple syrup, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well blended.
- Add the carrot sticks to the bowl with the glaze. Toss them well to ensure that each piece is evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the coated carrot fries in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the carrot fries for about 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Check for doneness; they should be tender and golden-brown with crispy edges. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes if desired.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh thyme before serving warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
- For extra crispiness, soak the carrot fries in cold water for 30 minutes before roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Maple Roasted Carrot Fries, Healthy Side Dish, Vegan Recipe