Name: Maple-Roasted Carrots
Ingredients: 6 carrots Large carrots; 1½ Tbsp Olive oil; 1/2 Tbsp Maple syrup (use dark maple syrup for extra flavor); Sea salt; 1 pinch Cayenne pepper (optional); 5 sprigs Fresh rosemary (optional); Parlsey (chopped, to garnish (optional))

Maple-Roasted Carrots

Maple syrup and rosemary bring out the natural sweetness of roasted carrots in this simple, flavorful side dish.

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Ingredients

Large carrots 6 carrots
Olive oil 1½ Tbsp
Maple syrup, use dark maple syrup for extra flavor 1/2 Tbsp
Sea salt
Cayenne pepper, optional 1 pinch
Fresh rosemary, optional 5 sprigs
Parlsey, chopped, to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
Slice carrots in half lengthways and place on a large baking sheet.
Mix olive oil and maple syrup together in a small bowl, and brush over carrots to coat them.
Sprinkle over salt and cayenne. (Optionally add rosemary sprigs to baking sheet between carrot halves, if using.)
Bake in oven for 25 minutes until carrots are tender, flipping once halfway through.
Serve on a large plate, decorated with chopped parsley if desired.