Gotta Love These Carrots
Delight your taste buds with *Gotta Love These Carrots*, a vibrant and flavorful side dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. This recipe takes humble carrots and transforms them into a show-stopping dish with a luscious glaze of honey, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil, perfectly balanced with aromatic garlic and fresh thyme. Roasted to tender perfection in just 25 minutes, these carrots boast a lightly caramelized finish that pairs beautifully with any meal. Whether you're looking to elevate your weeknight dinner or impress guests at your next gathering, this crowd-pleasing recipe is sure to be a hit. Keywords: roasted carrots, honey balsamic carrots, easy side dish, oven-roasted vegetables, healthy carrot recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Wash and peel the carrots. Trim the ends and slice them diagonally into approximately 1/2-inch thick pieces to ensure even cooking.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the mixture until well combined.
Add the carrot slices to the bowl and toss them until they are evenly coated with the mixture.
Spread the carrots out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring there’s enough space between them for even roasting.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast the carrots for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
Remove from the oven and transfer the roasted carrots to a serving dish. Garnish with additional fresh thyme, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
353 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1207 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 171 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
