Perfectly sweet and and delicious these Maple Ginger Glazed Carrots will add a beautiful pop of color to your dinner table! They couldn’t be easier to come together and make a great side dish to just about anything!
I’m so excited about this one, y’all! Even if you typically aren’t a fan of carrots, I’m telling you, they do not taste like your typical cooked carrots! The maple syrup and brown sugar really bring out of the natural sweetness of the carrots. And between all the seasonings, they’re the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
Even better than the taste, carrots are very nutritious and have amazing health benefits! They are a good source of beta-carotene, fiber, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, and antioxidants. Carrots have also been shown to increase fullness, and therefore help with weight loss.
Intake of carrots has been linked to lower cholesterol levels. Diets rich in carotenoids (found in carrots) have been associated with decreased risks of various cancers AND decreased risk of age-related macular degeneration (so yes your mom was right — eating carrots is good for your eyes after all!)
Did I mention how they easy they were to make too!? All you have to do is toss the carrots in a bowl with the mixture of seasonings and bake!! Easy peasy, and SO delicious!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE MAPLE GINGER GLAZED CARROTS
- Super nutritious! Healthy and full of so many vitamins and minerals!
- Sweet + savory combo. Enough said. Nothing beats a sweet + savory combo!
- Minimal prep time. Quick and easy to prepare!
- Simple ingredients. All you need are some carrots + pantry staples.
- The perfect side dish option. Seriously goes with just about anything!
- A family favorite that you will have on repeat! Perfect for upcoming holiday meals!
INGREDIENTS
- Carrots- I used regular orange carrots, but you could also use rainbow carrots or baby carrots if you prefer.
- Syrup– I used pure maple syrup. The perfect natural sweetness pairs SO beautifully with the carrots! You could also use honey here.
- Brown Sugar – I used normal brown sugar for these carrots. A little goes a long way. But you can definitely use a brown sugar alternative like Truvia, Swerve, or monk fruit golden sweetener if you prefer.
- Olive oil– You could also use coconut oil or melted butter.
- Soy Sauce– I used low-sodium soy sauce.
- Garlic
- Ginger- I used the minced ginger that comes in the squeeze bottle at the grocery store but fresh gingerroot would take it to the next level. You could also use ground ginger if you needed.
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Parsley– Fresh parsley is best for FRESH flavor, but again, you can use ground parsley in a crunch.
HOW TO MAKE MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Wash your carrots and dry them well. The drier they are, the more the marinade will absorb into the carrots.
- Cut your carrots into fairly even size pieces (I cut mine at a diagonal) and place on the sheet pan.
- In a small bowl combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the carrots and toss with your hands to evenly coat.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and roasted to your liking. You could even broil them for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and freshly cracked black pepper to serve!
HOW TO STORE
Store leftover Maple Glazed Carrots in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
FAQ: MAPLE-GLAZED CARROTS
They most definitely are! Carrots have so many vitamins and minerals and are an excellent vegetable to include in your diet! Minimal sugar is used for this recipe (just enough to make them taste yummy!)
I truly feel like this is one of those dishes that will work with any protein! They go fabulous with my Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders and Panko Baked Chicken Nuggets. They’re even great with sandwich-type food like Ham and Cheese Sliders or my Buffalo Chicken Crescent Ring.
You most definitely can (especially if you need to for health reasons or to stick to a particular diet). But there is only two tablespoons of maple syrup used here – that is hardly anything! And the maple syrup really gives the carrots a nice maple flavor. Plus, if you’re serving for family and friends, you never know how someone may react to artificial sweeteners, so I would recommend sticking with the pure maple syrup for this one if you can.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS
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Maple Ginger Glazed Carrots (Oven Roasted)
Perfectly sweet and and delicious these Maple Ginger Glazed Carrots will add a beautiful pop of color to your dinner table! They couldn’t be easier to come together and make a great side dish to just about anything!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. carrots
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (30g)
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar (24g)
- 1.5 Tbsp olive oil (22g)
- 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (15g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt, more to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, more to taste
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Wash your carrots and dry them well. The drier they are, the more the marinade will absorb into the carrots. Cut your carrots into fairly even size pieces (I cut mine at a diagonal) and place on the sheet pan.
- In a small bowl combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the carrots and toss with your hands to evenly coat.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and roasted to your liking. You could even broil them for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and freshly cracked black pepper to serve!
Notes
MFP entry: LFF Maple Ginger Glazed Carrots
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1/6 of sheet pan (50g)Amount Per Serving: Calories: 104Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 2.1gSugar: 7.5gProtein: 1g
Looks delicious!