Maple-Glazed Carrot and Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy baked vegetable fries with a hint of maple syrup and cinnamon, perfect for kids and easy to make in one pan. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 38 minutes, pairs carrots, sweet potatoes, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 lbs, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks carrots
- 2 lbs, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sticks sweet potatoes
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 lbs peeled carrot sticks and 2 lbs peeled sweet potato sticks with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Spread vegetables in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until edges are golden and crisp.
- Step 3: Remove from oven and drizzle with 1 tbsp pure maple syrup. Toss gently to coat. Return to oven for 3 minutes to caramelize the syrup.
