Roasted Carrots with Honey-Balsamic Glaze
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Carrots with Honey-Balsamic Glaze, 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
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 104.05 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 1.56 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 18.77 g 7%
- Total Fat 3.21 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 92.35 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.01 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 14.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 42.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 368.52 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 1.49 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Roasted Carrots with Honey Balsamic Glaze is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Coarse Sea Salt. Each serving provides about 104.05 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Carrots with Honey-Balsamic Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Carrot, Coarse Sea Salt, Dried Thyme. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Carrots with Honey-Balsamic Glaze?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 104.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Carrots with Honey-Balsamic Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Roasted Carrots with Honey-Balsamic Glaze healthy?
- Roasted Carrots with Honey-Balsamic Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 104.05 calories and 1.56 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Garlic 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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