Description
A delightful side dish that combines the sweetness of apples and carrots with tangy Dijon mustard and warm maple syrup for a visually stunning and delicious accompaniment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 apples, sliced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and olive oil together until well blended.
- Add the sliced apples and carrots to the bowl and toss well to coat them in the maple-Dijon mixture. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Garnish with fresh thyme if desired before serving.
Notes
For added flavor complexity, mix sweet and tart apples. Uniform sizes of vegetables ensure even cooking. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg