Maple-Honey Roasted Vegetables

Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of vegetables. The maple syrup and honey adds an extra hint of flavor.

Serves: 8Prep: 20 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 35 minutesDifficulty: Easy

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Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound thin carrots, peeled
  • 8 ounces shallots, peeled and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Halve lengthwise any carrots 1" thick or thicker. Place carrots and shallots in single layer on 15"x10" baking pan with sides; drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
  • Roast 10 minutes, shaking pan and turning once. Add asparagus; drizzle with remaining oil. Roast 10 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine syrup, honey, vinegar, butter and salt. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils; boil 2 minutes. Pour over roasted vegetables. Sprinkle with thyme.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.