Maple Mustard Roasted Carrots

Maple mustard roasted carrots are a simple yet elegant side dish that’s both delicious and gorgeous on your table – perfect for any fall dinner or include with your Thanksgiving recipes! They’re made with fresh rainbow carrots that are covered in a sweet and tangy maple-mustard sauce.

During the fall season I love all the root vegetables! These maple mustard carrots are perfect for an easy weeknight side dish but also gorgeous enough for your Thanksgiving spread. The maple mustard glaze is both sweet, with a hint of tangy, and becomes a nice caramelized glaze when roasted.

I like cooking with rainbow carrots mostly for the look, but they are also jam-packed with nutrients.

• Orange: Beta and alpha carotene pigment. This promotes vitamin A production by the body, which is essential for healthy eyes.
• Purple: Anthocyanin, beta and alpha carotene pigment. Purple carrots typically have an orange core, and their pigment-related nutrients may provide additional vitamin A and prevent heart disease.
• Red: Lycopene and beta-carotene pigment. Lycopene is the same red pigment that gives tomatoes their deep color and is linked to a lower risk of certain cancers, such as prostate cancer.
• Yellow: Xanthophykks and lutein. Both are linked to cancer prevention and better eye health.
• White: The nutrients don’t come from the pigment but from the fiber, which promotes healthy digestion.

Ingredients needed

• 2 bunches of full-size rainbow carrots (about 16 carrots)
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. fresh dill (chopped)
• 1/3 cup whole grain dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper

How to make maple mustard roasted carrots

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cut the green tops off of the carrots but leave the skin on. Wash and pat dry. Lay flat on a lined baking sheet.
3. Add the olive oil to a bowl then add the chopped dill and mix to combine. Brush oil mixture onto carrots, coating heavily.
4. Roast in oven for 30 minutes.
5. While carrots are roasting, prepare the glaze. Add the whole grain mustard, maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to a small saucepan and heat on low, stirring occasionally.
6. After 30 minutes, remove carrots from oven and brush glaze over carrots, coating heavily. Place back into the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
7. Remove from oven, sprinkle with additional fresh, chopped dill and serve.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

Do you peel carrots before roasting?

No, you’ll want to leave the skin intact. But, be sure to give them a good scrubbing before cooking.

What is the healthiest way to eat carrots?

When carrots are cooked, they actually release more beta carotene, so cooking or roasting them will provide more nutritional value.

Do I have to use rainbow carrots?

No, as I previously mentioned, I like to cook with rainbow carrots mostly for the colors because they make a gorgeous side dish, especially for Thanksgiving. However, regular orange carrots will work in the recipe. For more ingredient swaps, be sure to check out the notes section of the recipe card below.

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Enjoy these other maple recipes!

• Maple Aioli – the perfect sauce for almost any vegetable side dish
• Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Aioli – another easy vegetable side dish with maple flavors
• Maple Bacon Spice Cupcakes – maple buttercream on top of spice cupcakes

Complete your Thanksgiving menu with these additional recipes!

• Sage, Fig, and Pancetta Stuffing – elevate your stuffing game with this recipe
• Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole – a sweet and savory side dish
• Thanksgiving Maple Herb Turkey – the flavors of this turkey pairs perfectly with maple mustard roasted carrots
• Apple Cider Sangria – the perfect drink for your dinner guests
• Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Tarts – individual desserts for your dinner guests

Grab a copy of Gather – A Thanksgiving Cookbook to create a memorable holiday meal!

Maple Mustard Roasted Carrots