Roasted Maple Glazed Carrots with Feta
A delicious carrot side dish that's perfect for casual family meals, entertaining, or the holidays. I highly recommend using parchment paper or you are going to have a really sticky pan to clean up.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 12 medium-large sized carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4" thick
- 2 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- sea salt and pepper, to taste
- ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro, chives, or parsley
- Optional: if you like a little crunch this dish is nice sprinkled with sliced almonds
Instructions
- Place a piece of parchment paper on rimmed cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and place oven rack in center position.
- Peel and slice carrots, place on parchment covered cookie sheet. Whisk together olive oil and maple syrup, drizzle over carrots, toss. Make sure all carrots are covered with glaze.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Toss again.
- Roasts for 40-45 minutes, until carrots are cooked and starting to brown on the edges. Remove from oven.
- Place carrots on a platter, sprinkle with Feta and herbs. Serve.