Maple-Glazed Roasted Carrots with Thyme and Walnuts

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Sweet and savory roasted carrots coated in a sticky maple glaze, accented by fresh thyme and crunchy toasted walnuts for an elegant side dish. This American-inspired quick recipe (gluten-free, vegetarian), ready in about 40 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss 1 lb peeled and cut carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Spread the carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer and scatter 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves over the top.
  3. Step 3: Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until carrots are tender and caramelized on the edges.
  4. Step 4: While carrots roast, toast 1/3 cup roughly chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned—watch carefully to avoid burning.
  5. Step 5: Remove carrots from oven and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle the toasted walnuts on top and gently toss to combine the crunchy texture with the sticky glaze.
  6. Step 6: Serve warm as a flavorful accompaniment to any main course.

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