Maple Roasted Carrots with Hazelnuts & Goat Cheese
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Maple Roasted Carrots with Hazelnuts & Goat Cheese
Description
In this recipe, carrots are peeled and halved lengthwise before being tossed with maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roasting at 425°F softens the carrots and caramelizes their natural sugars enhanced by the maple glaze, producing tender, slightly sweet vegetables. Concurrently, hazelnuts are toasted in a skillet and have their papery skins removed to develop a fragrant crunch.
Once the carrots finish roasting, they are immediately topped with crumbled goat cheese and the toasted hazelnuts. Fresh chopped herbs such as rosemary, thyme, parsley, and chives add a fragrant, herbal brightness that complements the sweetness and richness. The goat cheese adds creaminess and a slight tang to balance the sweet carrots and nuts.
This side dish pairs well with roasted meats or as part of a vegetarian meal. Roasting the carrots under high heat intensifies their flavor, while the toppings create a layered taste profile combining sweet, tangy, nutty, and fresh herbal notes.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrot peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- ½ cup hazelnuts chopped, toasted
- 2 to 3 ounces goat cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, parsley and chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Peel the carrots. If they are larger, you can slice them in half lengthwise. Or you can leave them whole! Place the carrots on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the maple syrup, olive oil and a big pinch of salt and pepper.
- Roast the carrots for 20 to 25 minutes, until fork tender.
- Toast the hazelnuts while the carrots roast, if needed. I place the hazelnuts in a skillet over medium heat and toast for 5 to 10 minutes, or until fragrant, stirring mostly the whole time. Then I transfer them to a baking sheet and rub a towel over them to remove their outside papery skin.
- When the carrots are finished, immediately cover them with the goat cheese cheese, hazelnuts and herbs. Serve!
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