Name: Orange-Maple Roasted Carrots and Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Carrots, washed and trimmed - 4 medium; Fennel bulb - 1 medium; Salt - ½ teaspoon; Black pepper - ¼ teaspoon; Olive oil - 2 tablespoons; Dried thyme - ¼ teaspoon; Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon; Grated orange zest - ¾ teaspoon

Ingredients for - Orange-Maple Roasted Carrots and Fennel

1. Carrots, washed and trimmed 4 medium

2. Fennel bulb 1 medium

3. Salt ½ teaspoon

4. Black pepper ¼ teaspoon

5. Olive oil 2 tablespoons

6. Dried thyme ¼ teaspoon

7. Maple syrup 1 tablespoon

8. Grated orange zest ¾ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Orange-Maple Roasted Carrots and Fennel

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2 . Stage

Cut carrots on the diagonal into 1/4 inch slices. Place in the center of the baking sheet. Trim the bottom off the fennel and cut off any green parts and fronds from the top. Cut fennel bulb in half, then cut each half into into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place on the baking sheet with the carrots. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme. Drizzle with olive oil and toss vegetables to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer on baking sheet.

3 . Stage

Roast in the preheated oven until soft, turning vegetables halfway through, about 20 minutes. During the last 5 minutes, drizzle vegetables with maple syrup and sprinkle with orange zest. Toss gently to combine, and return to the oven. Serve immediately. Garnish with additional orange zest, if desired.