Maple Roasted Carrots

Roasting brings out the inherent sweetness in carrots — add a little maple syrup and butter and you have a batch of crave-worthy caramelized vegetables.

Prep/Cook Time: 35 Minutes, Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds carrots, sliced ¼-inch thick on the diagonal
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Stir carrots, butter, maple syrup, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Spread evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with chives, if desired.

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