Description
This recipe features tender roasted sweet potatoes and carrots lightly coated with olive oil and maple syrup, then finished with a drizzle of crispy sage-infused browned butter for a flavorful and comforting side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch thick coins
- 1 extra large or 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
Seasonings & Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sage Butter
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 12 sage leaves
- flaky sea salt, optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Vegetables: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a large sheet pan or line it with a silicone baking mat. Arrange the carrot coins and cubed sweet potatoes in a single even layer on the baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup, then sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss with your hands to coat all the vegetables evenly.
- Roast the Vegetables: Place the tray on the top rack of the oven and roast for 27 minutes until the vegetables are tender and caramelized. Switch the oven to broil and broil the vegetables for 1-2 minutes, watching closely to achieve a deeper caramelization and golden brown color.
- Make Sage Butter: While the vegetables roast, melt the salted butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sage leaves and cook for 3-5 minutes, until the sage is crispy and the butter is golden brown with browned bits forming on the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle the crispy sage butter over the roasted vegetables. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Serve warm as a savory side dish.
Notes
- Watch the vegetables carefully when broiling to prevent burning.
- You can substitute fresh herbs like thyme for sage if preferred.
- Using silicone baking mats or parchment paper eases cleanup.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or can be enjoyed as a hearty vegetarian side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: roasted sweet potatoes, roasted carrots, sage butter, crispy sage, maple glazed vegetables, roasted vegetables side dish
