Roasted carrots have an earthy sweetness of their own. Topping them with a Maple Glaze, though, takes them to a higher level.
This is a simple Thanksgiving side that adds balance to your table of savory foods. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
3 pounds (1.4 kg) of skinny carrots(about 5 bunches of skinny carrots)*
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons vegan butter,melted**
1 ½ tablespoons organic brown sugar
¼ cup (72g) maple syrup
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard (regular or coarse ground)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
6 garlic cloves grated
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes(optional, for a kick)***
½ teaspoon arrowroot powder
1 large handful Italian flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Flaky sea salt for finishing
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 425ºF/218ºC and arrange two racks in the oven, one on the bottom and one in the upper third of the oven.
Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
Wash and scrub the carrots well but don't peel them.
Pat dry the carrots.
Divide the carrots across the two pans.
Drizzle with the olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.
Spread out in a single layer and roast in the oven 30 minutes (35 minutes for medium-sized carrots), until browned in spots and tender.
For the Glaze
Melt the butter in a medium bowl in the microwave, then add the brown sugar and heat for 20 seconds to help dissolve the sugar a bit.
Whisk the sugar and butter well, then add in the maple syrup, mustard, vinegar, grated garlic, and red pepper flakes if using.
Whisk until well combined.
Stir in the arrowroot powder and whisk well again.
Remove the carrots from the oven. Whisk the glaze again to ensure the sugar is mixed well, then pour it over the carrots.
Use a spatula or brush to coat the carrots in the glaze.
Roast for another 10 minutes, or until caramelized in spots.
Remove from the oven. If there’s a fair amount of glaze on the pan, gently toss the carrots in it.
Sprinkle on a few pinches of flaky sea salt.
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with parsley, if desired.
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