Description
Maple Dijon Roasted Apples & Carrots is a warm, inviting side dish that perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. This delightful medley of tender roasted carrots and crisp apples, coated in a maple Dijon glaze, will fill your kitchen with the comforting scents of autumn. Ideal for family dinners or holiday gatherings, this simple yet elegant recipe offers a burst of color and flavor that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium carrots (about 400g), peeled and sliced
- 2 medium Honeycrisp or Fuji apples (about 300g), cored and chopped
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp smooth Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced carrots and apple wedges.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the glaze over the apples and carrots; toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through until tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm, drizzled with any remaining glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg