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Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots and Apples

Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots and Apples For Cozy Fall Nights

Maple Dijon Roasted Carrots and Apples is a cozy vegan side dish perfect for fall nights, combining caramelized carrots and apples.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 4 medium Carrots Cut diagonally for better browning and enhanced sweetness.
  • 2 medium Apples Choose Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or Jonagold.
  • 1 medium Onion Diced to provide savory depth.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly chopped; can be replaced with garlic powder.
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Aquafaba Use olive oil for richness or aquafaba for an oil-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup Imparts sweetness and helps create caramelization.
  • 2 tablespoons Stone Ground Dijon Mustard Adds tangy depth.
  • to taste Salt Essential for balancing flavors.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for balancing flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh thyme introduces herbal notes.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Metal Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
  2. Core and chop the selected apples into ½” cubes, cut the carrots diagonally into ¼” thick slices, dice the onion, and finely chop the garlic. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil (or aquafaba), maple syrup, stone ground Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and thyme.
  4. Add the chopped apples, carrots, diced onion, and garlic to the bowl with your glaze. Toss until well-coated.
  5. Spread the glazed vegetable mixture evenly onto a metal baking pan in a single layer.
  6. Place the pan in the preheated oven and roast for 15 minutes. Flip the contents for even browning, then continue roasting for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve vegetables warm for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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