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Roasted Carrots with Orange-Maple Glaze
Total 45 mins, includes cooling time
Active 15 mins
Makes 4 servings
Roasted carrots are a crazy-simple side dish. There are a couple of things to remember to make them delicious: keep the oven hot enough to develop some caramelization; look for carrots that are consistent in size so they cook at the same rate; don’t worry about peeling them — a little scrub under running water does the trick. This recipe dresses the simple roasted carrots with a tasty sauce that’s tangy from vinegar and orange juice, with depth and sweetness from maple syrup.
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Combine the orange juice, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the sauce is reduced and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, spread the carrots out on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Roast in the oven until tender and caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove the carrots, but leave the oven on.
- Drizzle the finished sauce over the carrots and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, then top with candied almonds (if using), and garnish with parsley and cilantro leaves.
