Maple Carrots with Leeks
Transform your side dish game with this vibrant recipe for **Maple Carrots with Leeks**, a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Tender carrots and buttery leeks are sautéed and gently steamed, then glazed with rich maple syrup and fragrant fresh thyme for a glossy caramelized finish. This easy yet elegant dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. The subtle golden sweetness pairs beautifully with roasted meats or hearty grain sides, while the leeks add a delicate depth of flavor. Simple, wholesome, and bursting with seasonal ingredients, this recipe is the perfect way to add color and warmth to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 whole leeks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Trim the root ends and dark green tops off the leeks, leaving the white and light green parts. Slice the leeks lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4-inch half-moons. Rinse thoroughly to remove any dirt.
In a large skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the sliced leeks to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly golden.
Stir in the carrots, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 2 minutes to begin softening the carrots.
Add the water to the skillet and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the vegetables steam for 10-12 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and the water has mostly evaporated.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Stir in the maple syrup and fresh thyme leaves.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are glazed and slightly caramelized.
Transfer the maple carrots and leeks to a serving dish and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.7 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1246 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 466 mg | 10% | |
*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.
