Name: Easy Maple Glazed Sautéed Carrots
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1.5 cups thinly sliced carrots from one bunch (~1/2 pound) of carrots, ends removed, peeled; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

This is the carrot recipe that my whole family is in love with! Kids and adults alike can't get enough of these Maple Glazed Carrots, and they're so easy to make right on the stovetop! Slicing carrots thin allows them to cook quickly and sautéing them with a bit of maple syrup gives a hint of sweetness that pairs perfectly with their natural flavor. We have them all the time and I think you'll love them too!

Easy maple glazed carrots sliced thinly and grouped together.

These carrots are one of those special side dishes that can be made no matter the occasion in only 30 minutes. They simple enough to make for the family as part of a quick weeknight meal, yet are impressive enough to serve for holidays, especially Thanksgiving!

Instead of roasting carrots (which is super easy and delicious by the way), these carrots are sautéed on the stovetop. This is a quicker method and the carrots caramelize just as well! Combined with the sweetness of the maple syrup, these carrots pair well with almost any entrée. I love serving them with roasted cauliflower alongside crispy smashed potatoes.

Maple glazed sauteed carrots on a gray plate with a black and silver fork.

Ingredients in Maple Roasted Carrots

This is a super simple ingredient recipe! These items are easy to keep on hand so you can have this yummy carrot recipe whenever you want. It contains no butter and therefore is dairy-free and vegan as well.

Carrots
Olive oil
Maple syrup
Salt
Pepper

...and that's it! I told you, it doesn't get much easier than this. I love it when a crowd-pleasing recipe is this easy to make!

Maple glazed sliced carrots on a gray plate with a black and silver fork.

How to Make Maple Roasted Carrots

These Maple Roasted Carrots are seasoned mildly and the golden brown sear makes them absolutely addictive. I like to slice them thin and cook them for a long period of time so they get nice and tender. This also lets the maple flavor soak all the way through. They are like candy! I could absolutely see these on a holiday table too. Really, you can't go wrong with this carrot recipe!

Add all ingredients to the pan. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the carrots (peeled and sliced), olive oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the carrots.
Sauté over medium heat for 15 minutes until the carrots are fork tender and the outside is slightly caramelized and golden brown. Be sure to stir occasionally to ensure the carrots get evenly browned (every five minutes or so). After each stir, spread the carrots into one even layer across the entire bottom of the skillet to ensure they all are getting browned. Do not let them cook in a small skillet in a big pile or they will not caramelize and cook evenly.
Serve immediately. Or, store once they have fully cooled in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

A fork holding a bite of maple glazed bite-sized carrots.

Cooking Tips

Cut the carrots into equal sizes to ensure even cooking. I prefer thin slices but thicker pieces work just as well. The important thing is to stay consistent. If some are thin and others are thick, not every bite will be the same as some will be less tender than others.
Use baby carrots to save time. This recipe comes together quickly anyway, but if you are looking to skip out on peeling the carrots just grab a bag of baby carrots and slice them up (or keep them whole if you wish)!
Use good quality maple syrup. I prefer the taste of Grade A dark maple syrup.
Don't overcrowd the pan. The carrots will caramelize while on the stovetop but only if they have space. Bunching carrots together will prevent each one from caramelizing evenly.
Adjust cooking time based on the size of the carrot slices. Thicker slices will take longer to get tender than thinner ones.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Make sure to allow the carrots to fully cool before storing. They keep well in the fridge so they are a great option for meal prepping or preparing a day or two before serving.

Kid-Friendly Carrot Recipe

My kids go absolutely crazy for these carrots! I served them for the first time on pizza night and they ate the entire plate of carrots before finishing their pizza. I was shocked! Major veggie win!

Adults love these carrots too because they are perfectly sweet but not too sweet.

A close-up shot of thinly sliced maple glazed carrots.

Health Benefits of Carrots

You may have grown up hearing about how good carrots are for your eyesight (and that's true!) but they do so much more. Carrots are low in calories and offer dietary fiber. They're high in beta-carotene, which your body turns into vitamin A. This is good for eye health but also your immune system as well as healthy skin. Go carrots!

Five whole raw carrots against a gray background.

This recipe is vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar-free and nut-free. If you give this recipe a try, please tag your pictures @eatingbyelaine so I can see your creations!

Rainbow colored maple glazed carrots consisting of purple, orange, yellow and red colors.

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Maple Glazed Carrots in various colors in a pile.

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Easy Maple Glazed Sautéed Carrots

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Author: Elaine Gordon
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
Diet: Vegan

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This is the carrot recipe that my whole family is in love with! Kids and adults alike can't get enough of these Maple Glazed Carrots, and they're so easy to make! Slicing carrots thin allows them to cook quickly and sautéing them with a bit of maple syrup gives a hint of sweetness that pairs perfectly with their natural flavor. We have them all the time and I think you'll love them too!

Ingredients

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1.5 cups thinly sliced carrots from one bunch (~½ pound) of carrots, ends removed, peeled
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon fine salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the carrots, olive oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the carrots.
Sauté over medium heat for 15 minutes until the carrots are fork tender and the outside is slightly caramelized and golden brown. Be sure to stir occasionally to ensure the carrots get evenly browned (every five minutes or so). After each stir spread the carrots into one even layer across the entire bottom of the skillet to ensure they all are getting browned. Do not let them cook in a small skillet in a big pile or they will not caramelize and cook evenly.
Serve immediately. Or, store once they have fully cooled in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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Notes

If your carrots are thick you may need to cut each slice in half to create half moons.

Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 25
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop