Maple-Glazed Carrot and Apple Hash with Crispy Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

A sweet and savory breakfast hash featuring caramelized carrots, apples, and crispy onions, all glazed with a hint of maple syrup. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, combines butter, onion, carrots into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 large, thinly sliced onion
• 2, peeled and diced carrots
• 1, peeled and diced apple
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• to taste salt
• to taste pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 thinly sliced onion and cook for 5 minutes until golden and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 2 diced carrots and cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 diced apple and 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, cooking 5 minutes until apple softens and syrup glazes vegetables.
4. Step 4: Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook 1 minute until flavors combine.
5. Step 5: Transfer to serving dish and serve immediately while hot.