An easy to make and delicious side dish that will compliment any meal. These Black Pepper Roasted Carrots are full of flavor and they will quickly become a favorite!
Place the spears into an aluminum lined baking sheet.
Sesaon with salt and coarse black pepper.
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil all over the carrots and spread them throughout the baking sheet so they are evenly layered on the baking sheet.
Bake the carrots for 25-30 minutes until they are tender and roasted.
While the carrots are baking, mix the minced garlic, chili flakes and maple syrup in a small bowl.
Once the carrots are cooked through and the 25 minuted have passed take the carrots out of the oven and drizzle the maple syrup mixture all over the carrots.
Stir the carrots around so they are evenly coated with the mixture.
Place the carrots back in the oven and bake for 5-7 more minutes until the garlic has cooked and the syrup has thickened a bit.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.