Description
These Maple Roasted Carrots with Hazelnuts & Goat Cheese are a delightful side dish combining the natural sweetness of roasted carrots with the rich flavors of maple syrup, toasted hazelnuts, and tangy goat cheese, enhanced by fresh herbs for a perfect balance of taste and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots and Glaze
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings
- ½ cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
- 2 to 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley, and chives)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425 degrees F to prepare for roasting the carrots.
- Prepare the carrots: Peel the carrots and slice them in half lengthwise if they are large, or leave them whole if smaller. Place the carrots on a baking sheet.
- Add glaze and season: Drizzle the carrots with maple syrup and olive oil. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to season.
- Roast the carrots: Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the carrots are fork-tender and caramelized around the edges.
- Toast the hazelnuts: While the carrots roast, toast the hazelnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Transfer to a baking sheet and rub with a towel to remove the skins.
- Assemble and serve: Once the carrots are done, immediately sprinkle them with crumbled goat cheese, toasted hazelnuts, and the chopped fresh herbs. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- You can leave the carrots whole if you prefer a rustic look and slightly different texture.
- Be careful not to burn the hazelnuts while toasting; stir continuously to ensure even toasting.
- Feel free to customize the fresh herbs based on what you have available or prefer.
- This dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats or can be served as a vegetarian main with some grains.
- Use fresh goat cheese for the best creamy texture and tangy flavor contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
