Maple-Glazed Maple-Roasted Carrots with Thyme

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Caramelized carrots coated in a sweet-tangy maple-thyme glaze, roasted until tender with a golden crust. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs carrots, maple syrup, 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 4, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel and cut carrots into 2-inch sticks. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, then flip and drizzle with 3 tbsp maple syrup and 1 tbsp fresh thyme.
  3. Step 3: Return to oven and roast for 15-18 minutes until carrots are tender when pierced and edges are caramelized, stirring once halfway.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and toss with 1 tsp lemon zest. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow glaze to set.

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