Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots and Apples
Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots and Apples is a vibrant, flavorful side dish that perfectly balances sweet, savory, and tangy elements. This easy-to-make recipe showcases the natural sweetness of carrots and apples, enhanced by a delightful glaze of maple syrup and stone-ground Dijon mustard. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish adds color and nutrition to your table. Packed with vitamins and fiber, it’s not just delicious; it’s also a healthy addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large carrots
- 3 large apples
- 1 onion
- 5 cloves garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- ¼ cup olive oil (or aquafaba)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons stone ground Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Core apples and chop into ½” cubes. Slice carrots diagonally into ¼” thick pieces. Dice onion and finely chop garlic.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil (or aquafaba), maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and thyme until combined.
- Add chopped carrots, apples, onions, and garlic to the bowl; toss until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then flip to brown the other side and continue roasting for another 10 to 15 minutes until tender and caramelized.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg