These roasted carrots have the perfect amount of flavor, and the cardamom is a great match for the natural sweetness of the carrots. The maple syrup allows them to caramelize just enough to create that perfect bite.
Ingredients
- baby carrots: 1 pound (rinsed and dried)
- extra-virgin olive oil: 2 Tbsp
- maple syrup: 2 Tbsp
- ground cardamom: 0.75 tsp
- Salt: 0 tsp
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
-
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
-
Arrange the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
-
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, and cardamom. Drizzle the mixture over the carrots and, using your hands or a rubber spatula, toss until they are evenly coated. Season with salt.
-
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the carrots are fork-tender. Serve hot.
