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By Natasha

Oct 11, 2017, Updated Jan 16, 2024

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This maple roasted beets and carrots recipe is an easy and colorful side dish! Only 5 everyday ingredients are needed, and it looks gorgeous on your table.

You may also enjoy my Beet and Spinach Salad next or making Instant Pot Beets if you’ve got some to use up.

Why you’ll love it

I figured I’d make a standard roasted beets recipe better by adding in carrots since I love ’em. This is the perfect quick addition to your holiday feast or any cold-weather meal. Or year-round for that matter, but it’s particularly tasty in the fall and winter. It’s really easy since it’s basically two side dishes in one. There really isn’t much to this carrots and beets side dish, which is great when you’ve got plenty of things on the go!

I also have a feeling that this would be a great way to trick picky eaters into eating and enjoying nutrient-rich beets. We’re literally sugar coating them here. 🙂 Something special just happens when you roast vegetables in the oven. They’re caramelized on the outside and irresistibly sweet and buttery.

What you’ll need

Carrots and beets – the natural sweetness of the carrots perfectly complements the earthiness of the beets
Olive oil – for getting the exterior nice and golden
Butter – it adds extra richness
Maple syrup – sweet seasonal flavor that’ll make your kitchen smell delish!

How to make oven roasted beets and carrots

This is an overview, and full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

Preheat the oven to 425F. Wash, peel, and chop the raw beets and carrots. Make sure they’re in roughly similar size pieces. Place them on a baking sheet.
Coat the beets and carrots in some olive oil, and season generously with salt & pepper. Toss and spread out evenly on the sheet.
Roast them until tender, take them out of the oven and toss with the butter and maple syrup, pop them back in the oven for a few more minutes, and enjoy!

Substitutions and variations

If you want these to be a bit less sweet, readers have successfully made it with one less tablespoon of maple syrup.
A squeeze of lemon juice is an easy way to add a touch of acidity to cut the sweetness if that’s your thing.
I sprinkled some chopped fresh parsley on as a finishing touch and pop of freshness.

What to serve with these beets and carrots

They brighten up so many main dishes! Try them with everything from my Easy Baked Pork Tenderloin to Creamy Chicken in White Wine Sauce. Can’t get enough maple? Pair it with my Creamy Maple Chicken.
If you’re making this for Thanksgiving or Christmas, try serving with my Easy Roast Turkey and also take a look at the rest of my Holiday Recipe Collection for more side dish inspiration.

Leftovers and storage

While they’re best served hot right away, you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. They will soften up as time goes on.
Reheat them in a saucepan or microwave until warmed through.
Leftovers won’t freeze too well, so I don’t recommend it because the texture will likely change.

More easy side dishes

Easy Glazed Carrots
Sautéed Spinach with Bacon
Roasted Red Potatoes
Easy Mashed Butternut Squash
Maple Roasted Carrots

Let me know if you have any questions, or leave a review below if you made these sweet roasted veggies! You can also find me on Instagram.

4.98 from 34 votes

Maple Roasted Beets and Carrots

By Natasha Bull

This maple roasted beets and carrots recipe is an easy and colorful side dish! Only 5 everyday ingredients are needed, and it looks gorgeous on your table.

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Total: 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

▢ 5 large carrots peeled & sliced
▢ 4 medium beets peeled & diced
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
▢ Salt & pepper to taste
▢ 2 tablespoons butter
▢ 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F and move the rack to the middle position.
Cut the beets and carrots into pieces that are roughly the same size, and place the pieces on a large baking sheet.
Drizzle the olive oil onto the beets and carrots and add salt & pepper. Toss until they’re coated. Spread them out in an even layer.
Roast for about 15 minutes, or until they veggies are tender-crisp (this will vary depending how big the pieces are).
Take the baking sheet out of the oven and add the butter and maple syrup directly to the baking sheet. Let the butter melt then toss it again until everything is coated.
Return the baking sheet to the oven for another 5 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Notes

Serves 4+.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 246mg, Potassium: 876mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 15266IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 75mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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140 Comments

Are the beetroots raw to start with and also could I use honey instead of maple syrup
Thanks
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1. Hi! Yes they’re raw. I think honey should be ok.
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I am so anxious to try the beets and carrots recipe. It looks so colorful and tasty. Sometime ago I tried to make a beet recipe and I vowed never to do that again. Is there an easy way to prepare the raw beets.
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1. Hi! I’m not sure exactly what you mean. Maybe wear a pair of rubber gloves if you’re worried about staining your hands? If you have a potato peeler, that works great to peel the beets. 🙂
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Made this for our family tonight (Sunday Oct 29th 2023) and we enjoyed the flavors and colorful colors for our fall meal. Very tasty and I will make this again. I used 2 golden beets, 2 red and the carrots. Wonderful dish!
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1. I’m thrilled they were a hit, Barb! 😀
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So delicious! My new go to side dish!
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1. Wonderful!! 😀
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