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plate of carrots garnished with parsley
Time to make
Time to make:
40 minutes
Servings
Servings:
Four

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Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots

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Description

If you "don't like vegetables" you might change your mind after trying these flavorful carrots.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 pound baby carrots
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley leaves, minced (for garnish)
Directions

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 F. Toss the carrots with the melted butter, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Make sure each carrot is well coated, then transfer the carrots to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Distribute evenly in one single layer. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes or until the carrots are fork-tender and cooked through. Garnish with minced parsley just before serving.

Dietary and Nutrition

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Carrots provide beta-carotene which the human body converts into vitamin A. Vitamin A promotes healthy skin and eyes.
Did you know that carrots are the sixth most popularly consumed vegetable in the U.S. according to the Agricultural Marketing Service?

Learn more about carrots

Field to Fork: Carrots (FN2037, August 2021)

Did you know that carrots first were used as a medicine for a variety of ailments, not for eating? Carrots come in more colors than just orange. You can find purple, red, white and yellow varieties of this vegetable.

VARY YOUR VEGGIES: How to Prepare Vegetables (FN1453, Reviwed Aug. 2019)

Try something new! To take advantage of all their benefits, eat a variety of colors every day and vary your cooking methods to add variety to your menus. Cooking methods: microwave, steam, sitr-fry, pan, bake, broil.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.

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