Maple Ginger Roasted Carrots
A simple side that quietly steals the show. They’re sweet, a little savory, just warm enough from the ginger.
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots peeled and cut into sticks
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. (High heat = those golden, caramelized edges we're looking for.)
- In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, grated ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them out on a sheet pan in a single layer. (Give them space: crowding leads to steaming instead of roasting.)
- Roast for 20–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Finish with fresh parsley or an extra tiny drizzle of maple syrup if you want that glossy, just-right finish.
Notes
- No fresh ginger? Ground works in a pinch—just use less.
- A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end brightens everything up.