Vegan Glazed Carrots

Name: Vegan Glazed Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 Pounds Carrots (peeled and sliced into sticks); 3 Cloves Garlic (minced); 1/4 Cup + 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup (divided); 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Broth; ½ Teaspoon Salt; ¼ Teaspoon Pepper; Fresh Thyme (for garnish)

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Vegan Glazed Carrots are an easy side dish. With a maple syrup glaze and simple ingredients like garlic, salt, and pepper.

A baking dish of vegan glazed carrots, garnished with a large bunch of thyme, along with several plates, forks, and glasses.

These vegan glazed carrots are a simple side dish for a holiday gathering, or just a vegetable side.

The carrots are tender and sweet, with a lovely freshness from garlic and thyme.

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Why I love these Vegan Glazed Carrots
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
Step-By-Step Instructions
FAQ & Expert Tips
Recipe Prayer
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Why I love these Vegan Glazed Carrots

Dietary needs - these carrots are vegan, oil-free, gluten-free and refined sugar free.
Simple ingredients - besides carrots, this recipe features maple syrup, garlic, salt and pepper
Versatile side - you can serve this dish alongside any main dish for extra vegetables
Healthier glaze - instead of sugar, we'll use maple syrup as the glaze

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

Carrots: don't use baby carrots for this - full-sized carrots have a much better flavor
Garlic: garlic helps balance out the sweetness of the syrup
Maple Syrup
Vegetable Broth: instead of oil, I toss my carrots in vegetable broth to prevent sticking. If you're okay with a bit of oil, feel free to sub in oil 1:1
Salt & Pepper
Fresh Thyme: for garnish, and a bit of freshness at the end

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 2. In a large bowl, toss the carrots, garlic, ¼ cup of maple syrup, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper.

Vegan Glazed Carrots Step - toss the carrots with syrup, broth, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Step 3. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Vegan Glazed Carrots Step 3 - transfer to baking dish.

Step 4. Bake for 50-60 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes.

Step 5. Remove from the oven and toss with the remaining two tablespoons of maple syrup.

Vegan Glazed Carrots Step 5 - toss with remaining maple syrup.

Step 6. Serve with a garnish of fresh thyme.

Vegan Glazed Carrots Step 6 - serve with thyme.

FAQ & Expert Tips

Make ahead tips

1. Carrots can be prepped ahead of time. Peel and chop a day or two ahead of time. Then store in an airtight container (I use a gallon bag).
2. This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated. Cook as instructed, then warm in the oven at 300 for 10-20 minutes right before serving.

Storage

Store these carrots in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

A dish of vegan glazed carrots, with a large bunch of thyme on top.

Recipe Prayer

Thank you God for this food. Thank you for the gift of nourishment. Fuel our bodies with this food. Amen.

A plate of vegan glazed carrots, with a fork, ready to serve.

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