Maple Roasted Beets and Carrots
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Maple Roasted Beets and Carrots
Description
This recipe directs cutting carrots and beets into similarly sized pieces to ensure even cooking. They are tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roasted in a preheated 425°F oven until tender-crisp. Adding butter and maple syrup near the end of roasting creates a glossy glaze, enriching the vegetables’ flavor and providing a gentle sweetness.
The cooked carrots and beets have a balance of caramelized edges and soft interiors, highlighted by the maple’s sweetness and savory seasoning. The baking sheet method allows for an easy one-pan preparation and straightforward roasting.
This dish pairs well as a side to various meals, offering both color and a sweet-savory complement. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Yield serves four or more, making it suitable for family meals or small gatherings. Nutritional information is approximate.
Ingredients
- 5 carrot peeled & sliced, large
- 4 beet peeled & diced, medium
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F and move the rack to the middle position.
- Cut the beets and carrots into pieces that are roughly the same size, and place the pieces on a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil onto the beets and carrots and add salt & pepper. Toss until they're coated. Spread them out in an even layer.
- Roast for about 15 minutes, or until they veggies are tender-crisp (this will vary depending how big the pieces are).
- Take the baking sheet out of the oven and add the butter and maple syrup directly to the baking sheet. Let the butter melt then toss it again until everything is coated.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven for another 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cut vegetables into similar sizes for even roasting and consistent texture.
- Serve immediately after roasting to enjoy the tender-crisp texture and maple glaze.
- Recipe yields at least four servings.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and will vary depending on ingredient brands and measurements.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 246mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 876mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 15266IU | 305% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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