Enjoy the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors with this maple roasted carrots recipe. The tender carrots are roasted with a glaze of maple syrup, olive oil, and a touch of cinnamon for a caramelized finish. Topped with a vibrant and fresh carrot top pesto, this dish is a great way to use the entire carrot and make a colorful and delicious side dish for any meal. It's easy to make and will impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of carrots with their tops
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Carrot Top Pesto:
- 1 cup carrot tops, washed and dried
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Trim the carrot tops, leaving a bit of the stem attached to the carrots. Rinse the carrots and their tops well under cold water to remove any dirt.
- In a large bowl, combine the maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Toss in the carrots and coat them well with the mixture.
- Place the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the carrots are tender and caramelized.
- While the carrots are roasting, prepare the carrot top pesto. In a food processor, blend the carrot tops, toasted almonds, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Remove the roasted carrots from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle the carrot top pesto over the carrots or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
- Garnish with some fresh carrot tops for an extra pop of color and flavor.
- Serve the maple roasted carrots with carrot top pesto as a side dish or add them to a salad for a delicious meal.
