Maple Butter Roasted Carrots

This is a wonderful side dish to any meal and perfect for parties and holiday gatherings.  The beauty and simplicity shines while the recipe couldn't be easier to make...


Maple Butter Roasted Carrots 
Ingredients:
10-12 Rainbow Carrots, whole
You can substitute regular carrots with the same great taste just slightly less color.
1 Tbsp Earth Balance, Real Butter or Ghee (clarified butter)
3 tsp pure Maple Syrup
1/8 tsp Nutmeg
1 tbsp fresh Thyme
Salt & Pepper

Preheat oven to 350 (f) degrees and line a baking dish or sheet with parchment paper. Scrub and wash carrots till clean. Melt the earth balance on low heat and whisk together with maple syrup and nutmeg till well combined.  Pour mixture over carrots.  Sprinkle them with salt, pepper and thyme.  Roast in the oven for 35 minutes.  Serve warm.  Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.  Leftovers diced make great additions to soups and stews.