Recipe: Sweet and spicy roasted carrots
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Cayenne pepper + maple syrup = flavorful carrots.
Forget flavorless carrots from the bygone years. The dash of cayenne pepper in this recipe elevates the flavor and isn’t too overpowering because of the maple syrup. Add these to your weeknight rotation or Thanksgiving menu.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 8 medium carrots, peeled and halved into 2-inch pieces or peeled baby carrots, sliced length wise
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or less if preferred) or liquid sweetener of choice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg or clove, optional
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted nuts of choice (pecans, almonds, etc.)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large-rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange carrots in an even layer on the prepared pan. Cover with foil. Roast for about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, stir maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg/clove (if using) and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
Spoon glaze mixture over the carrots and stir to coat well. Roast uncovered until carrots are tender and glazed, about 10 minutes. Top with nuts.
Nutrition Facts (per serving): 150 calories, 8g fat, 250mg sodium, 21g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 4g fiber, 14g sugar
Recipe from Cecelia Jacobson, Registered Dietitian for the Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend.
Cecelia Jacobson RD
Cecelia Jacobson, RD, LD, CDCES, is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist for PeaceHealth in Oregon. She has been providing adult nutrition counseling and diabetes education for more than 20 years. Cecelia also conducts monthly cooking demonstrations, health fairs, and wellness outreach. She is passionate about helping her patients obtain sustainable diet and lifestyle changes in line with their goals. Cecelia grew up near Bellingham, Washington and graduated from Bastyr University. When she is not at work, you can find her outdoors or volunteering. She has ridden Cycle Oregon multiple times on the Candle Lighters, Ride For a Child team. She also loves to camp, hike and tend to her small garden to create culinary experiments at home.
