Description
A delightful side dish combining roasted carrots and crisp apples with maple syrup and Dijon mustard for a sweet and tangy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 apples, cored and cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and slightly sticky.
- Add the carrot sticks and apple wedges to the bowl and toss until well coated.
- Spread the coated vegetables onto a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Cut vegetables evenly for uniform roasting. For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg