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Flavorful Maple Glazed Carrots with Fresh Thyme

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A quick and easy side dish featuring tender-crisp carrots glazed with a sweet maple syrup and fresh thyme mixture, roasted to perfection with caramelized edges.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) medium-sized carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or rounds
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) pure maple syrup (Grade A amber preferred)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (about 6–8 sprigs), stripped
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice 1 pound of carrots into ¼- to ½-inch thick sticks or rounds, keeping pieces uniform for even cooking (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste, and 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves until smooth and shiny.
  3. Add the carrot pieces to the bowl and toss until each piece is well coated with the maple-thyme glaze.
  4. Spread the glazed carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, leaving space between pieces to avoid steaming.
  5. Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until carrots are tender with caramelized edges and a glossy finish.
  6. Remove from oven and optionally squeeze 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice over the carrots. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with extra fresh thyme sprigs if desired.

Notes

If glaze starts to burn, loosely tent carrots with foil for the last 5 minutes. For a vegan version, replace butter with vegan butter or extra olive oil. Fresh thyme is preferred over dried; if using dried, reduce amount to one-third. Uniform carrot pieces ensure even cooking. Flipping halfway through roasting promotes even caramelization.

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