Maple Bacon Roasted Baby Carrots

With the perfect combo of savory and sweet, these maple bacon roasted carrots are super simple and tasty for meal prep or a simple side dish any night!

I’ve never given a poll, but carrots must be very high on the favorite vegetable list. For many kids, it’s the only vegetable they will eat! Carrots comprise my favorite dessert…so- yep, they would have to be my favorite vegetable too! Cold and crunchy or warm and tender…always delish!

If you like to do a lot of meal prep on the weekends- this recipe is for you! With only 4 ingredients and minimal prep- these roasted carrots make the perfect vegetable side! The oven does most of the work for you. For a faster cook time, simply slice the carrots in half lengthwise.

This recipe is also terrific when you’re looking for a simple side dish. But simple does not have to equal boring! And, they might not make the prettiest plate presentation, but super simple and tasty is more important! These have a mild maple flavor. For a stronger, sweet flavor- brush additional maple syrup over the carrots after cooking or half-way through cooking.

FUN CARROT FACTS

  • These often orange root vegetables can also be purple, yellow, red, or white
  • First grown around 900 AD in Afghanistan
  • 1/2 cup = 25 calories, 6g carbs, 2g fiber, and 3g sugar
  • Contain vitamin A, K, C, potassium, calcium, and iron
  • Beta Carotene is good for your eyes
  • Carotenemia- when you eat too many carrots

                      Your skin will turn yellow or orange

Maple Bacon Roasted Baby Carrots on Black Sheet Pan

Ingredients in Maple Bacon Roasted Carrots

  • Bacon
  • Baby Carrots
  • Olive Oil
  • Maple Syrup

 

Serve With

  • Protein- Chicken, Turkey, Ham, or Pork
  • Potatoes- Mashed, Roasted, Fried, or Air-Fried

Alternate Ways to Cook

I enjoy crunching on cold carrots, but sometimes cooked is where it's at.

  • Sauté in a pan
  • Broil in the oven
  • Use an air fryer

Bacon Roasted Baby Carrots on Stack of White Plates

Maple Bacon Roasted Baby Carrots

With the perfect combo of savory and sweet, these maple bacon roasted carrots are super simple and tasty for meal prep or a simple side dish any night!

Prep:
5
min
cook:
35
min
total:
40
min
Author:

Kelly

Ingredients
  • 6 slices of bacon, chopped
  • 2 lbs. baby carrots
  • Olive oil
  • 4 Tbsp. maple syrup
Instructions
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mix the carrots, bacon, 1-2 Tbsp. of olive oil, and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper. Then, spread into a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 35-40 minutes, until fork tender. For a shorter cooking time, slice the carrots in half lengthwise.
  • For more maple flavor, brush with 1-2 Tbsp. of maple syrup after removing from the oven.

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