Balsamic Roasted Carrots

These honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots are my favorite way to elevate this simple veggie to restaurant quality. They are flavorful, easy, and can be served with practically any entrée!

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Why I love these roasted carrots:

• Simple Elegance – These are the best roasted carrots that are so simple to make, inexpensive, and have a delicious flavor that’s different than others.
• Easy – Just a few minutes to prep then they can be roasting in the oven while you make your dinner.
• Versatile – Serve these balsamic carrots with practically anything! I love to eat it with Prime Rib, Meatloaf, Chicken Casserole, and always my Thanksgiving Turkey!

How to make Balsamic Roasted Carrots:

Prep Carrots: Remove stem from carrots (optional–If they have long green stems, I think they look pretty!)) then slice in half, lengthwise.

Flavor: Arrange carrots on baking sheet then toss with oil, balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of honey, and salt and pepper.

Roast for about 20 minutes, then remove from oven. Turn carrots to coat in remaining drippings, drizzle a little more honey, rosemary and thyme over the top then toss.

Finish: Use a paper towel to soak up any residual fluids on the bottom of the pan then return to oven for 20-30 more minutes, or until roasted carrots are tender and caramelized.

Serve With:

• Prime Rib
• Marinated Flank Steak
• Chicken Cordon Bleu
• Roast Chicken
• Truffle Mac and Cheese
• Chicken Casserole
• Baked Ziti
• Chicken Divan
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Baked Ham

Recipe

5 from 37 votes

Balsamic Roasted Carrots

These honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots could be straight from the restaurant. They are flavorful, easy, and can be served with practically any entrée.

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Author Lauren Allen

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 65

Cost 2

Prep 10 minutes mins

Cook 40 minutes mins

Total 50 minutes mins

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Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 2 pounds carrots , whole, washed
• ▢ 1 Tablespoons olive oil , or avocado oil
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , or more to taste
• ▢ 1 ½ Tablespoons balsamic vinegar , plain or flavor infused
• ▢ honey
• ▢ 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary , chopped
• ▢ ½ teaspoon dried thyme , or 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, leaves removed

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Remove stem from carrots and slice in half, lengthwise.*
• Arrange carrots on baking sheet and toss with oil, balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of honey, and salt and pepper.
• Roast for about 20 minutes, then remove from oven.
• Turn carrots making sure to coat in remaining drippings, drizzle a little more honey, rosemary and thyme over the top and toss to coat. Use a paper towel to soak up any residual fluids on the bottom of the pan allowing the carrots to roast instead of steam. Return to the oven for 20-30 more minutes, or until tender and caramelized.

Notes

Carrots: You want all the carrots to be similar size and thickness, so they cook evenly. If any carrots are extra large/thick, cut them in quarters, or very thin carrots may be left whole. For baby carrots, roast for 18-20 minutes.

Air Fryer Roasted Carrots: Cook at 400 degrees for 9-12 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 370mgPotassium: 368mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 18947IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

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