Paraben Free Glazed Greek Oregano Roasted Carrots
Roasted carrots are a weeknight staple, but this version takes them somewhere genuinely special — caramelized at the edges, sticky with a maple-lemon glaze, and fragrant with dried Greek oregano and garlic-infused olive oil. The high oven heat does the heavy lifting, coaxing out the natural sweetness of the carrots before that glossy glaze goes on and turns everything deeply golden and irresistible. Every ingredient here is straightforward and clean, which matters when you're navigating products that often sneak in synthetic preservatives or hidden additives. Garlic-infused olive oil, fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, and dried herbs are all naturally free of the synthetic compounds that can be tricky to avoid in processed sauces and spice blends. A hit of red pepper flakes adds just enough warmth to balance the sweetness, and a scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps things bright and fresh. This works beautifully as a side dish alongside roasted proteins or grains, but honestly it's the kind of thing people hover over before it even makes it to the table.
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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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