Description
A delicious and healthy side dish featuring tender roasted beets and carrots glazed with pure maple syrup and butter, offering a perfect balance of natural sweetness and savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 5 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 medium beets, peeled and diced
Seasonings & Fats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place the oven rack in the middle position to ensure even roasting.
- Prepare Vegetables: Cut the beets and carrots into pieces roughly the same size to promote uniform cooking. Place the cut vegetables onto a large baking sheet.
- Season and Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and toss well to evenly coat all pieces. Spread them out in a single, even layer on the baking sheet.
- Initial Roasting: Roast the vegetables for about 15 minutes until they become tender-crisp. The exact time may vary depending on the size of the vegetable pieces.
- Add Maple and Butter: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and add the butter and maple syrup directly onto the vegetables. Allow the butter to melt, then toss the mixture again to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Final Roasting: Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 5 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the maple roasted beets and carrots immediately while warm and flavorful.
Notes
- For extra depth, you can add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before roasting.
- Use fresh, high-quality maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Adjust roasting time depending on your preference for vegetable tenderness.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as part of a vegetarian meal.
- To save time, you can prep the vegetables the night before and store them in the fridge.
