Description
Sweet, caramelized, and irresistibly crispy—this festive veggie side steals the spotlight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Carrots
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 1/4 cup Pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or thyme (for garnish)
- Lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve Brussels sprouts and cut carrots into thick sticks.
- Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
- Spread the vegetables evenly on the baking sheet, cut-side down for the Brussels sprouts.
- Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until browning and crisp edges form.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the veggies and toss gently to coat.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10–15 minutes until glossy, caramelized, and crispy.
- Finish with fresh herbs and lemon zest if desired before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes to the vegetable mixture.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme enhance the flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on your oven and desired crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg