Maple Mustard Roasted Carrots (Printable)

Sweet and tangy glazed carrots roasted until tender and caramelized, perfect as a flavorful side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
03 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
06 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
09 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth.
03 - Add the prepared carrots to the bowl and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating with the glaze.
04 - Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.
05 - Place in the preheated oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning the carrots once halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
06 - Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and toasted sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The carrots caramelize at the edges while staying tender inside, creating this perfect textural contrast that feels way fancier than it actually is.
  • The maple-mustard glaze strikes that rare sweet-and-tangy balance that makes people actually want seconds of vegetables.
  • Ready in 40 minutes with almost no active work, so you can prep it and forget about it while you handle the main course.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway turn—it's the difference between evenly caramelized carrots and some that are pale while others are almost burnt.
  • The glaze thickens slightly as the carrots roast and the liquid reduces, so don't panic if it looks thin when you first spread them out.
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper before you start—it prevents sticking and saves you from scrubbing caramelized glaze later.
  • If your carrots are thick and uniform in size, they'll cook at the same pace; uneven cutting leads to some being done while others still need time.
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