Description
A delightful dish that combines the natural sweetness of maple syrup with earthy flavors of carrots and Brussels sprouts, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
Instructions
- Place the carrots and Brussels sprouts in the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- Pour the maple mixture over the vegetables, tossing to coat. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir well before serving and enjoy hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
Serve as a side dish alongside meats or vegetarian entrees, and consider adding nuts or herbs for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg