Description
Enjoy these Maple Roasted Carrot Fries! They offer a sweet and savory twist, making them a fantastic, healthier alternative to traditional fries. You will love this simple, flavorful snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into fry shapes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the carrot fries with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using. Make sure the carrots are evenly coated.
- Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the carrots are tender inside and slightly caramelized on the outside.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your tasty fries!
Notes
- Cut carrots into uniform shapes for even cooking.
- For extra crispiness, you can toss the carrots with 1 teaspoon of cornstarch before adding the wet ingredients.
- Adjust maple syrup to your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 110
- Sugar: Approx. 8g
- Sodium: Approx. 250mg
- Fat: Approx. 5g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15g
- Fiber: Approx. 4g
- Protein: Approx. 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg