Carrots: Maple Glazed

These Maple Glazed Carrots are especially simple yet have notable flavor. Carrots caramelize in coconut oil and then tossed with garlic and maple syrup. The sweet and savory combination is deeply good! This savory dairy-free side dish serves 6 in about 35 minutes.

I could make a meal out of these maple glazed carrots.

As a kid, I would look at you like you were crazy if you suggested for me to put one single bite of cooked carrots in my mouth. However now I certainly love them. There’s something magical about carrots tossed with garlic and glazed in maple syrup. And this dish is reliable for my dairy-free friends because I use un-refined coconut oil instead of butter – and you won’t notice the difference. Plus the coconut oil gives these carrots another added layer of flavor.

It genuinely is a simple recipe, reliable for a casual meal next to meatloaf or baked chicken yet these are dressy enough for a more formal holiday meal.

To Make These Maple Glazed Carrots Gather:

• unrefined coconut oil – Or substitute with butter or olive oil.
• carrots – Earthy and sweet. You can peel them or scrub well and leave unpeeled, it’s up to you.
• kosher salt – Enhances the flavors of this dish.
• garlic – Adds distinct punchy flavor.
• pure maple syrup – Lends sweetness and flavor.
• freshly ground black pepper – This will add some subtle bite and flavor.
• parsley – For serving. Adds a pop of color and fresh herbaceous flavor.

Peel 2 pounds of carrots and then roll cut them and finely mince 2 cloves of garlic.

WHAT IS A ROLL CUT?

A roll cut or oblique cut, is a technique where you cut food (typically done with long vegetables like: carrots, parsnips and zucchini) in way in which it gives the food two angled sides. This method promotes even cooking/roasting and visual appeal when served!

Heat a large 10 to 12-inch skillet and add 2 tablespoons (solid) un-refined coconut oil. Try not to use refined or you’ll more likely miss out on the coconut flavor, since refined means it’s been removed.

To the oil add in the carrots and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.

Toss to coat. Continue to cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring every so often to ensure evenly cooked vegetables.

The carrots are done when they’re tender and the edges have caramelized.

Add in the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes.

Then pour in the 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Toss the garlicky carrots in the maples syrup and cook for a minutes or so.

Lastly, season with another 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper – for to taste.

That’s it!

For a pop of color I sprinkle the maple glazed carrots with chopped fresh parsley but I think chives would be nice too.

This dish is so unfussy and A regular here that they go with simply about anything.

Enjoy! And if you give this Maple Glazed Carrots recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!