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Roasted Carrots and Apples

Roasted Carrots and Apples: A Sweet Vegan Delight

This Roasted Carrots and Apples recipe is a sweet and savory vegan side dish, perfect for fall and healthy meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Caramelized Base
  • 4 cups Carrots large, crisp varieties
  • 2 cups Apples firm varieties like Honeycrisp
  • 1 medium Onion
For Flavor and Texture
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil or aquafaba for an oil-free substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Stone Ground Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Thyme fresh

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots and Apples
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Core and chop the apples into ½” cubes, slice the carrots diagonally into ¼” thick pieces, dice the onion, and finely chop the garlic.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and thyme until well combined.
  4. Add the prepared carrots, apples, diced onion, and chopped garlic to the bowl with the dressing and toss everything together thoroughly.
  5. Spread the coated mixture evenly onto a metal baking pan, ensuring not to overcrowd the vegetables.
  6. Roast for 15 minutes, then flip the veggies and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes until tender and glazed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment and add your personal touch to this recipe.

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