Description
Maple Bacon Carrots are a delightful side dish that perfectly marries the sweetness of fresh carrots with the savory crunch of crispy bacon, all enhanced by a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them into uniform pieces.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and reserve drippings.
- In a bowl, combine carrot pieces with olive oil and pepper. Drizzle with maple syrup and toss to coat.
- Spread carrots on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for about 25 minutes until tender.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top before serving, drizzling with additional maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg