Vegetables don’t have to be the forgotten side dish on Thanksgiving, especially when they look and taste like this.

Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica DeLuise is elevating a holiday staple with a vibrant twist, turning simple carrots into a show-stopping side.

Her sage and maple rainbow carrots recipe brings color, flavor and freshness to the table, and it’s surprisingly easy to pull off.

Serves: 4

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

2 lb rainbow carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise

2 tbsp avocado oil

2 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped

¼ tsp salt

⅛ tsp black pepper

Optional Toppings for Serving

Fresh sage

Fresh parsley

Pomegranate seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Wash the rainbow carrots and slice in half leng

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