Description
Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots and Apples is a sweet and savory side dish featuring tender roasted vegetables coated in a rich maple Dijon glaze—perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large carrots (about 1 pound), sliced
- 3 large apples (about 1 pound), chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- ¼ cup olive oil (or aquafaba)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp stone ground Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Core and chop apples into ½-inch cubes.
- Slice carrots on the bias into ¼-inch thick pieces.
- Dice onion and finely chop garlic.
- In a large bowl, whisk olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Add carrots, apples, onion, and garlic. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 15 minutes until lightly browned on one side.
- Flip and roast another 10–15 minutes until carrots are tender and glaze is caramelized.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for best texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—this helps achieve caramelization.
- Add chopped nuts or goat cheese for extra flavor and texture.
- A squeeze of lemon juice before serving brightens the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg