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Coffee Maple Glazed Carrots

COFFEE Maple Glazed Carrots recipe 😱🥕☕️First the carrots are roasted on coffee beans and then topped with a glazed made with Capresso coffee, maple syrup & a little chili pepper for a bit of a kick
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 73kcal

Special Equipment

  • Medium-sized roasting or sheet pan
  • Small pot

Ingredients

  • 2 Each Bunches of carrots (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 Tbsp Olive oil or oil of choice
  • To Taste Salt and pepper
  • 1-2 Cups Whole coffee beans (omit using these if desired)
  • Fresh mint or herbs to garnish

For the Coffee Maple Glaze

  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Cup Fresh brewed coffee
  • 1-2 Tbsp Maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp Brown sugar (optional)
  • 1-2 Tsp Red wine or balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp. Chili powder or Ancho powder
  • ¼ - ¼ tsp. Red chili pepper flakes
  • To Taste Salt 

Instructions

Instructions for Roasted Carrots

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Peel the carrots and chop the top end off.  Cut in half lengthwise - this will cut down on the roasting time. (unless your carrots are on the thinner side)
  • Place coffee beans to cover the bottom of the roasting pan. (skip this step if desired)
  • Toss carrots with oil and season with salt and pepper. 
  • Place on top of the coffee beans and roast in the oven until tender and you can easily cut with a knife. Approximately 45-60 minutes or so.
  • While the carrots are roasting make the coffee maple glaze.

 Instructions for Coffee Maple Glaze

  • On low heat, add the butter to the sauce pan until melted
  • Add the chili powder and cook for 1 min, stirring a bit so it doesn’t burn
  • Add the remaining ingredients and bring up to a boil then turn down to a simmer.
  • Stirring occasionally until reduced by about two-thirds and thickened.
  • Drizzle on top of the roasted carrots. Garnish with fresh mint and enjoy!
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Notes

  • You can use the Coffee maple glaze on many other dishes such as meats, veggies or even desserts. It’s spicy sweetness will pair well. 
  • Try adding some sour cream or creme fraiche on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcal