Description
These Maple Roasted Carrots with Goat Cheese and Hazelnuts are an easy yet elegant side dish. Perfectly caramelized carrots are finished with tangy goat cheese and crunchy hazelnuts—a crowd-pleaser for holidays and everyday meals alike.
Ingredients
1 pound carrots, peeled and halved or quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (plus extra for drizzling)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Wash, peel, and cut carrots into uniform sizes.
3. In a large bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
4. Spread carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
5. In the final 5 minutes, sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and chopped hazelnuts over the carrots. Return to the oven briefly to warm the cheese.
6. Remove from oven and drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.
7. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve warm.
Notes
Avoid crowding the pan to ensure proper roasting and caramelization.
Swap goat cheese with feta for a tangier version.
Sunflower seeds can be used instead of hazelnuts for a nut-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: roasted carrots, maple carrots, goat cheese carrots, hazelnut side dish, vegetable side dish, holiday vegetables