Mustard Free Glazed Greek Oregano Roasted Carrots
Roasted carrots are one of those side dishes that can genuinely steal the show, and this version — bathed in a sticky maple, lemon, and Greek oregano glaze — is proof. The carrots go into a hot oven with garlic-infused olive oil until the edges start to caramelize, then get hit with that bright, herby glaze for a final roast that turns them deeply golden and irresistible. Greek oregano brings a more robust, almost floral earthiness than the standard variety, and it pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the maple syrup and the zip of fresh lemon juice. For anyone navigating a mustard sensitivity, this recipe is a genuine win — no mustard powder, no mustard oil, no condiment-based glazes that so often sneak the ingredient in. Everything here is clean and straightforward, so there's no label-reading anxiety, just good food. A scatter of flat-leaf parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end keeps things fresh and a little fancy without any extra effort. Serve these alongside roasted chicken, grilled fish, or honestly just eat them straight off the pan — no judgment.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise if thick
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried greek oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the carrots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, making sure they are not overlapping.
- 2
Drizzle the garlic-infused olive oil over the carrots, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly. Spread them cut-side down in a single layer.
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