Name: Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots (- organic multi-colored ); 2.5 Tablespoons olive oil; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (- to taste); 3 Tablespoons maple syrup (- or more, for a sweeter taste)

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Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots should definitely be on your holiday table. These are simple, savory, slightly sweetened, and a healthy side dish to go with your big meal.

Our holiday table will also include a Smoked Spatchcock Turkey, some Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble, the best Spinach Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing, some Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce, and a creamy French Silk Pie.

Roasted Carrots

The holiday spreads are often filled with calorie-laden foods, and while I definitely love some of the indulgences, I always try to keep a few things on the lighter side. However, I believe that flavor is key, and you can achieve this with just a few simple ingredients.

These carrots are SO many things.

A colorful dish
filled with vitamins and minerals
and a savory yet semi-sweet flavor.

The pretty factor is always a bonus. We eat with our eyes first, y’all!

Close-up shot of a round white dish filled with whole multi-colored roasted carrots.

Ingredients Needed

This recipe only requires three ingredients PLUS salt and pepper. So simple!

Carrots – For a special occasion, I like to buy whole carrots with stems attached. Multi-colored carrots are a bonus for that pop of color but are not required.
Olive Oil – Use your favorite brand of olive oil for roasting.
Salt & Pepper – I always use kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor.
Maple Syrup – This will add that slightly sweet taste, and feel free to use more for even more sweetness.

Overhead shot of a bunch of raw whole multi-colored carrots on a white background.

How to make Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots:

Prep. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Lay a large piece of tin foil on a baking sheet.
Prepare carrots. Chop off most of the stems to the carrots, leaving about an inch. Rinse carrots under cool water, and scrub them clean. Lay the carrots on the prepared baking sheet.
Add oil and seasoning. Drizzle the carrots with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Take another large piece of tin foil, and cover the carrots completely.
Bake. Place carrots in the oven, and bake for 20 minutes, covered. Then remove the foil, and bake again for about 15-20 minutes, or until carrots are fork tender. If there are a couple of larger carrots that still aren’t done, remove the carrots that are done, and place the remaining ones back in the oven until done.
Add maple syrup. Drizzle the carrots with maple syrup, and then place back in the oven for 5 more minutes.
Serve immediately.

Covering the carrots with foil for part of the roasting time allows for the carrots to cook through without getting tough.

Overhead shot of a bunch of multi-colored carrots on a baking sheet, seasoned for baking.

Carrots are healthy!

The carrot is a root vegetable that is crunchy, tasty, and highly nutritious. Carrots are a very good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants. They are also low in calories, have been linked to lowering cholesterol levels and cancer risks, and are known to improve eye health.

Other sides to try

Side-shot of a bunch of multi-colored whole carrots, in a white dish.

xoxo ~Sue