Description
Sweet and savory glazed carrots with crispy bacon, roasted to perfection for a simple yet impressive side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch coins
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a large baking sheet, toss the carrot coins with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer.
- Scatter the chopped bacon pieces evenly over the carrots.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the carrots are tender and the bacon is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with maple syrup. Toss to coat everything evenly.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.