Description
These Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots are a delicious and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. The sweet and tangy flavors from the honey and balsamic vinegar complement the natural sweetness of the carrots, creating a dish that is both flavorful and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 1 ½ pounds carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or left whole if small
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the carrots: Add the carrots to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Roast the carrots: Spread the carrots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve: Sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, allow the carrots to marinate in the honey-balsamic mixture for 15–20 minutes before roasting.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
