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Sweet and Smoky Roasted Carrots and Apples With Bacon

Sweet and Smoky Roasted Carrots and Apples with Bacon

Smoky cumin and maple sugar make this quick and comforting side dish a crowd pleaser. And with just 3 main ingredients and a couple pantry staples, this grain-free and refined sugar-free dish is a winner for any holiday dinner.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, crowd pleaser, gluten-free, holiday food, quick and easy, side dish, vegetables
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Author Edited Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 6-8 large rainbow carrots, halved and diced (Standard carrots are also fine here.)
  • 2 large apples, diced (I use sweeter apples, like Gala or Fuji, versus green)
  • 6 pieces thick cut bacon, diced
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp maple sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit

  2. Toss all ingredients together on a large baking sheet, making sure that carrots and apples are coated with the spices

  3. Bake for 20 minutes

  4. Take pan out of oven to turn baking sheet and toss ingredients together again

  5. Bake for an additional 15 minutes

  6. Serve immediately or store in a covered casserole dish and reheat when ready to serve