Maple Mustard Glazed Carrots: 1 Easy Veggie Side
These maple mustard glazed carrots are a simple and delicious side dish that even picky eaters will love. They’re slightly sweet, tangy, and perfectly tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and olive oil.
- Add the sliced carrots to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the glaze.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a touch of freshness, you can sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.
- If you don’t have Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard can be substituted, though it will change the texture slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg