Onion-Bacon Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet onion sliced
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb fresh baby carrots halved lengthwise
- Salt and coarsely ground pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp butter or ghee
- 4 bacon strips cooked and crumbled
- 2 Tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large skillet, cook onions in oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently.
- In a large bowl, combine the onions, carrots, salt and pepper; toss to combine. Transfer to a greased shallow baking dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in the syrup and butter. Sprinkle with bacon. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until fried onions are browned. Sprinkle with green onions and serve hot.