Discover the perfect side dish! Sweet Maple Roasted Beets and Carrots combine earthy flavors and a tangy maple vinaigrette.
Author:Chef Sara
Ingredients
For the Maple Vinaigrette:
Instructions
Prepare the Maple Vinaigrette:In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth and fully combined. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth and fully combined. Set aside.
Preheat Oven:Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Roast the Beets:Lightly coat the sliced beets with olive oil, wrap them in aluminum foil, and place them on one side of a foil-lined baking sheet.
Lightly coat the sliced beets with olive oil, wrap them in aluminum foil, and place them on one side of a foil-lined baking sheet.
Roast the Carrots:Arrange the sliced carrots on the other side of the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Arrange the sliced carrots on the other side of the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Cook Vegetables:Roast the carrots for 30 minutes, then remove them from the oven.Continue roasting the beets for a total of 1 hour, or until they are fork-tender.
Roast the carrots for 30 minutes, then remove them from the oven.
Continue roasting the beets for a total of 1 hour, or until they are fork-tender.
Cool and Slice Beets:Allow the beets to cool for 10 minutes. Gently remove the skins with a paring knife or by rubbing them with a paper towel. Slice the beets into 1/2-inch pieces and halve them if desired.
Allow the beets to cool for 10 minutes. Gently remove the skins with a paring knife or by rubbing them with a paper towel. Slice the beets into 1/2-inch pieces and halve them if desired.
Combine and Serve:Place the roasted beets and carrots in a serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Drizzle the maple vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm.
Place the roasted beets and carrots in a serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle the maple vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm.