Butter Maple Roasted Carrots with Garden Thyme
Elevate your side dish game with these Butter Maple Roasted Carrots with Garden Thyme—a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and herby goodness. Glazed in a luscious mixture of melted butter and pure maple syrup, these carrots roast to perfection, developing a caramelized exterior with tender centers. Fresh thyme adds a fragrant, earthy touch that enhances every bite, while olive oil, salt, and black pepper ensure a flavorful roast. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a total cook time of 25 minutes, this easy roasted carrot recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. Serve warm for a comforting, wholesome side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, holiday turkey, or even plant-based mains.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Wash and peel the carrots. Trim the ends and cut them into uniform lengths to ensure even roasting.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the maple syrup and mix until combined. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and half of the fresh thyme leaves, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Remove the carrots from the oven and drizzle the butter-maple glaze evenly over them. Toss gently to coat, then return the carrots to the oven.
Continue roasting for an additional 10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized.
Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish and garnish with the remaining fresh thyme leaves. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
547 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.1 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1209 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 113 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
