Apple Cider Glazed Roasted Carrots
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4.4
Apple Cider Glazed Roasted Carrots
Description
This recipe features peeled and chopped large carrots coated in a reduced glaze of apple cider, pure maple syrup, cinnamon, and dried rosemary along with avocado oil and sea salt. Boiling the cider mixture until thickened concentrates the flavors and creates a syrupy consistency that clings to the carrots during roasting. Baking the carrots at high temperature until golden brown ensures a tender but not mushy texture, with some caramelization on the edges.
Adding raw pumpkin seeds near the end of roasting to lightly toast them adds a contrasting crunch and nutty flavor to the soft carrots. The glaze’s balance of sweet and savory spices complements a range of main dishes, especially roasted or grilled meats and hearty grains.
This side dish is best served warm and can be prepared ahead for ease. The apple cider reduction brings a distinctive fruity fragrance that elevates the familiar roasted carrot texture and taste.
Ingredients
- 6 carrot peeled and chopped, large
- 1/2 cup apple cider unfiltered
- 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp rosemary dried
- 2 1/2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds raw
Instructions
- Begin by reducing the apple cider. Pour the apple cider into a small saucepan, along with the pure maple syrup, cinnamon, and rosemary. Heat to medium-high and bring to a full boil. Continue boiling and whisking occasionally until mixture reduces to about ⅔ its original volume - this should take about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Once the cider has reduced, whisk in the avocado oil and sea salt.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Peel and chop the carrots and spread them on a large baking sheet.
- Pour the glaze mixture over the carrots. Use your hands to toss everything together to ensure everything is well-coated in the glaze.
- Bake 15 minutes, stir, then bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until carrots are golden brown and cooked through.
- About 3 to 5 minutes before the carrots have finished roasting, add the raw pumpkin seeds to allow them to roast as well.
- Serve roasted carrots alongside your favorite entrees and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5to 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 4 | |
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
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