Description
These Roasted Carrots with Maple Aioli are such a fun and unique addition to your dinner, or holiday table. Baby carrots roast until caramelized and tender, then get drizzled with a warm maple mustard aioli that’s sweet, tangy, and super flavorful.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds baby carrots, cut in half
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- cracked black pepper, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
For the Maple Mustard Aioli
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Cut the baby carrots in half, leaving the smaller ones whole.
- Place the carrots into a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to fully coat.
- Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until the edges are caramelized and the centers are fork-tender.
- While the carrots are roasting, create the maple aioli. In a small, pourable bowl or container, whisk together the mayonnaise, grainy mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the hot roasted carrots to a serving dish.
- Warm the sauce in the microwave for 10–15 seconds so it becomes smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle the warm maple mustard aioli all over the top.
- Add cracked black pepper and/or fresh thyme, before serving.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Cut the baby rainbow carrots in half for even roasting and better caramelization.
- Warm the aioli for just a few seconds so it drizzles smoothly over the hot carrots.
- Use honey instead of maple syrup if you want a thicker, richer glaze.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes for a sweet-heat variation.
- Great make-ahead option: roast carrots ahead, warm the sauce, and drizzle before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Vegetarian