Sweet Maple Roasted Carrots
Ingredients
- 3 bunches of carrots with green tops or 2 lbs of bagged carrots
- 2-3 Tbsp vegan butter
- 1/3 cup plus maple syrup
- 1-2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp grape seed oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 tsp chopped parsley
- Maldon salt to finish
Optional
- 1/2-1 tsp red pepper flakes
Preparation
Mix the maple syrup with the brown sugar and add red chili flakes if using, then set aside.
Wash and scrub the carrots well and trim the tops. If using larger bagged carrots, wash, peel, and cut them diagonally into thirds.
Toss the carrots with grape seed oil, salt, and pepper, then place them on a large baking pan in a single layer.
Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Flip the carrots and pour the maple brown sugar mixture over them. Lower the heat to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and continue baking.
Check on the carrots every 10 minutes and flip them. Continue baking until completely tender and caramelized. Add the vegan butter in the last 10 minutes of baking. The total baking time will be about 30 to 45 minutes.
Top with a sprinkling of Maldon salt and chopped parsley or other fresh herbs before serving.
