Elevate whole carrots with this easy maple glazed roasted carrots recipe! The combination of roasted carrots with a maple syrup glaze brings a whole new level of sweet caramelization to carrots. Great for weeknight dinners, and fancy enough for holiday dinners!
Easy Maple Glazed Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe
Sweet and savory. That’s what you get with this recipe! Made with just a handful of ingredients keeping it budget friendly and quick to prep!
The sweetness comes from roasting, which brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots.
Then we add a little maple syrup and it takes this recipe up a notch!
A little garlic powder and sea salt bring balance and interest to this dish and make it extra special.
It makes even picky eaters love cooked carrots!
What does this delicious side dish go with?
This easy vegetable side dish goes well with any holiday main course – think Thanksgiving dinner turkey or turkey breasts, Christmas dinner holiday ham, roast chicken, or beef roast.
It’s also wonderful for a weeknight dinner table recipe.
If you’re looking for a new carrot recipe, or simply a new vegetable side for the whole family, this one is perfect for that!
Try it with any of these other favorite dinner mains:
- Traeger pork loin roast
- Dairy Free Zuppa toscana soup
- Almond flour breaded chicken
- Baked salmon with mayonnaise
Simple ingredients you’ll need for maple-glazed carrots
Scroll down to view the recipe card below for the full ingredients list, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions.
How to make this perfect side dish
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Not necessary but it makes clean up a breeze!
Step 2: Prep carrots by wiping them down with a damp rag. No peeling required! If the size of the larger carrots vary a lot, cut them length wise so that they are relatively similar in thickness. Place carrots on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 3: In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic power, sea salt, and pepper and drizzle over the carrots. Toss to coat evenly.
Step 4: Roast in the hot oven for 20 minutes. For best results, don’t stir for those 20 minutes.
Step 5: After 20 minutes, remove from the oven and drizzle the maple syrup on the carrots. Toss and return to the oven for 5-8 more minutes, to allow the sweet carrots to caramelize even more. For larger carrots, add more cooking time until they can easily be pierced with a fork.
Step 6: Serve hot! Feel free to garnish with pomegranate arils or fresh herbs for some color. Serve with yogurt dill sauce!
Watch me make this easy recipe!
The full how to video can be watched below, or on my YouTube channel!
Tips!
Slender carrots work really well in this recipe.
If you can choose smaller carrots over larger ones that you don’t need to cut, go for that option.
They will roast evenly and have a nice, sweet outside on all of the edges.
How to store
This roasted carrots recipe keeps well in the fridge. Once cooled, add to an airtight container and keep it stored for up to 5 days.
Since it keeps well, it’s great for meal prep, or to prep in advance for a holiday meal!
To rewarm the carrots, add in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and heat in the oven. Once warm again, serve and enjoy!
Substitutions
Below you’ll find a list of substitutions that will work well in this roasted carrots with maple glaze recipe.
If you try something different out, please leave a comment below letting us all know how it turned out!
Whole carrots – Baby carrots work well for this recipe as well. If you can find rainbow carrots, those work great and are beautiful too! Don’t have carrots on hand? Try making this recipe with parsnips!
Avocado oil – Good substitutes include olive oil, melted coconut oil, and ghee (clarified butter).
Maple syrup – For this recipe if you don’t have real maple syrup, don’t replace with imitation syrup. Instead, opt for honey which will give you a nice sweet addition. Agave nectar or even brown sugar will work here.
More delicious sides you’ll love
- Crack green beans
- Healthy sweet potato casserole
- Maple cinnamon roasted butternut squash
- Kale pomegranate salad with lemon maple dressing
- Jalapeno cranberry meatballs
Easy Maple Glazed Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Not necessary but it makes clean up a breeze!
- Prep carrots by wiping them down with a damp rag. No peeling required! If the size of the larger carrots vary a lot, cut them length wise so that they are relatively similar in thickness. Place carrots on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine the oil, garlic power, sea salt, and pepper and drizzle over the carrots. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast in the hot oven for 20 minutes. For best results, don’t stir for those 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove from the oven and drizzle the maple syrup on the carrots. Toss and return to the oven for 5-8 more minutes, to allow the sweet carrots to caramelize even more. For larger carrots, add more cooking time until they can easily be pierced with a fork.
- Serve hot! Feel free to garnish with pomegranate arils or fresh herbs for some color.
Nutrition
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XO
Heather
4 comments
I just made these Maple Glazed Oven Roasted Carrots, and they were a hit at my dinner table! The maple glaze added such a delightful sweetness that complemented the natural flavor of the carrots perfectly. Have you tried adding any fresh herbs to this recipe?
So glad you enjoyed them, Mackenzie! You could totally add parsley or chives at the end. Would add such a pretty color too!
Great recipe! The best carrots 🥕.
Yay, I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Rebecca!