Roasted Carrots with Honey-Balsamic Glaze

Name: Roasted Carrots with Honey-Balsamic Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1.5 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar; 1 dash Black Pepper; 1 lb Carrot; 0.25 tsp Coarse Sea Salt; 1 tsp Dried Thyme; 1 dash Fresh Parsley; 2 cloves Garlic; 1.5 tbsp Honey; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Side Dish 🥗 Low-Carb Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy ❤️Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

Roasted Carrots with Honey-Balsamic Glaze bring a gentle sweetness balanced by tangy balsamic and a whisper of lemon. The thyme and garlic deepen the flavor while roasting concentrates the carrots’ natural sugars for a caramelized finish. Serve this elegant side with roast chicken or grilled salmon for weeknights or casual dinners alike.

Prep15 mins
Cook30 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Trim the ends from the carrots and cut them diagonally into thirds. If the carrots are large, first cut them lengthwise, then diagonally into thirds so all pieces are about the same size.
3

Combine the olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Spread the carrots out on the baking sheet and drizzle them with the olive oil mixture until all are coated.
4

Roast in the preheated oven until tender and beginning to brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
5

Meanwhile, whisk the honey, balsamic vinegar, thyme, lemon juice, and garlic in the same bowl used for the oil, and set aside.
6

Drizzle the roasted carrots with the honey-balsamic mixture and toss to coat. Return to the oven and roast until the glaze is caramelized, about 5 minutes more.
7

Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.