Maple Carrots
Maple Carrots are a delicious and visually appealing side dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with a hint of savory goodness. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. The carrots are wrapped in turkey bacon or smoked tempeh, brushed with maple syrup, and roasted to perfection, creating a caramelized glaze that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 medium carrots, peeled
- 12 strips turkey bacon (or smoked tempeh for a vegetarian option)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Wrap each peeled carrot snugly in a strip of turkey bacon. Place them on a baking sheet with the ends of the bacon facing down.
- Brush the wrapped carrots generously with maple syrup and sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, then brush with remaining maple syrup and return to bake for another 15 minutes until tender and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wrapped carrots (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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