Maple Lemon Roasted Carrots Recipe
Are you looking for a simple Fall-inspired side dish recipe? Look no further.
This flavourful recipe is sure to please even the most resistant veggie lover. Carrots are filled with vitamin A, potassium, and fibre – a nutritious combination to help with eye, heart, and gut health.
This delicious veggie side dish is rich in nutrients and will satisfy your fall flavour cravings.
Recipe makes: 8 servings (1/2 cup per serving)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Rainbow carrots make this recipe visually stand out - and the better something looks, the more we want to eat it!
Ingredients
1 ½ lb coloured carrots
½ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
Juice from ½ fresh lemon
Zest from ½ lemon
1 tsp garlic powder (more to taste)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Peel carrots and slice diagonally.
Mix together maple syrup, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, lemon rind, garlic powder, and salt.
Pour marinade over carrots and stir well. Set aside for 5-10 minutes to soak in the flavours.
Prepare a baking pan with parchment paper.
Spread carrots evenly over baking pan.
Pour a small of amount of the remaining marinade over carrots, if desired. Discard the rest.
Cook for 20-30 minutes until carrots are tender.