A simple three-ingredient glaze will make your carrots even more delicious – and it’s much cheaper than using honey. The recipe is perfect for a dinner with friends or family.
Carrots are a staple vegetable for countless households, regardless of what’s on the menu.
They’re flavoursome, packed with nutrients, and incredibly straightforward to prepare.
Whether you prefer them simply boiled or roasted with herbs, they complement virtually any meal.
Whilst most people choose to roast them with honey, Good Food has revealed a superior alternative that’s even more mouth-watering, reports the Express.
The recipe notes explained: “Maple syrup brings an extra sweet edge to the carrots, making for an irresistible side-dish.”
This recipe feeds 10, making it ideal for a get-together or Christmas Day feast.
Roasted carrots recipe
Ingredients:
- 1.3kg carrots
- 50g butter
- One tablespoon of maple syrup
- One rounded tablespoon of wholegrain mustard
Method:
- Peel and slice the carrots into batons.
- This can be prepared up to 24 hours beforehand and kept in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Place them in a pan, add enough boiling water to barely cover, then bring to the boil.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until soft.
- Meanwhile, combine the butter and maple syrup in a small saucepan.
- Heat until the butter has melted, then mix in the mustard.
- Take off the heat, then drain the carrots, transferring them to a heated serving bowl.
- Drizzle the warm maple glaze over the carrots, then taste and season as needed.
This recipe doesn’t need oven roasting, which makes it fast and effortless.
The post garnered numerous comments from people who had tested the recipe.
One comment read: “Quick, simple and tasty.”
Another posted: “Had these tonight and they were so tasty.”
Another chimed in: “These maple carrots are really, really tasty. Tastier than honey glaze.”
