Roasted Honey and Balsamic Glazed Carrots
Flavorful Roasted Honey and Balsamic Glazed Carrots are fresh-cut carrots cooked in balsamic vinegar and honey. An amazing vegetarian side dish that feels fancy and might be your new favorite way to eat carrots!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lb baby carrots halved lengthwise
- 3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup for vegan option
- Optional: chopped parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Add the prepared carrots to your pan and drizzle with the oil. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to combine, then spread in a single layer. Roast for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and honey. Give them a good stir, then return to the oven. Continue to roast for 15 minutes, or until fork tender and caramelized.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve.
Notes
Roasted carrots can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.
For best results, reheat the carrots in the oven (350°-375°F) or a toaster oven for 10 minutes or so. You can also reheat them in the microwave in 30 second increments until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 20850IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg