Maple Bacon Carrots: The Easy, Indulgent Side You’ll Love
Deliciously sweet and savory maple bacon carrots that are easy to prepare, making them the perfect side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots
- 4 strips bacon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and peel the carrots, then cut them into even pieces.
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and carrots, sautéing for about 5 minutes.
- Add maple syrup, bacon, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
- Transfer to a baking dish and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use smoked paprika for flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg