Balsamic Roasted Carrots
Tender baby carrots roast until lightly caramelized, then get a tangy balsamic splash that deepens their sweetness and adds a glossy finish. This side dish balances bright acidity with warm, roasted notes, perfect alongside roasted chicken, grilled meats, or a hearty grain bowl any weeknight.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Balsamic Roasted Carrots, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil; set aside.
- 2
Combine carrots, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag and seal tightly; or use the carrot bag. Toss to coat evenly. Pour the carrots into the prepared baking dish.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.
- 4
Sprinkle balsamic vinegar over the carrots; shake the dish to coat evenly.
- 5
Return to the oven and continue baking until the liquid is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.
- Calories 114.33 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 1.5 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 13.59 g 5%
- Total Fat 6.36 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 102.06 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.08 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 10.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.02 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 372.22 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 0.76 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Balsamic Roasted Carrots is made with 5 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 114.33 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Balsamic Roasted Carrots made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Carrot, Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Balsamic Roasted Carrots?
- About 40 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 114.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Balsamic Roasted Carrots easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Balsamic Roasted Carrots healthy?
- Balsamic Roasted Carrots has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 114.33 calories and 1.5 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It contains Sulfites and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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