Ingredients
Vegetables and Fruit
- 4 large carrots (about 1 pound)
- 3 large apples (about 1 pound; use firm varieties like Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Jonagold)
- 1 onion
- 5 cloves garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
Glaze & Seasoning
- ¼ cup olive oil (or aquafaba for oil-free option)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons stone ground Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Core the apples and chop them into ½-inch cubes to ensure even roasting and caramelization.
- Slice the Carrots: Cut the carrots diagonally into ¼-inch thick slices to maximize surface area for roasting and browning.
- Dice the Onion: Chop the onion into ½-inch pieces to add sweetness and texture to the dish.
- Chop the Garlic: Finely mince the garlic cloves to distribute flavor evenly throughout the dish.
- Make the Glaze: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil (or aquafaba), maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and thyme until well combined.
- Toss the Vegetables and Fruit: Add the chopped carrots, apples, onions, and garlic to the glaze and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
- Roast the Mixture: Spread the mixture in an even single layer on one or two metal sheet pans to avoid crowding. Roast in a preheated oven at 425°F for 15 minutes, allowing the pieces touching the pan to begin browning.
- Flip and Continue Roasting: Carefully flip the mixture to brown the other side, then roast for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the carrots are tender when pierced with a fork and the glaze is slightly caramelized.
Notes
- Use firm apple varieties like Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Jonagold to hold shape during roasting.
- For an oil-free version, substitute olive oil with aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas) in equal amounts.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F to ensure proper caramelization and tenderness.
- Roast directly on metal pans to enhance crispiness.
- Do not crowd the pan; use two sheet pans if needed to keep a single layer.
- Allow the mixture to roast longer before flipping to achieve better browning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes for best texture; microwaving is possible but less crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
