Balsamic Oven-Roasted Carrots

Balsamic Oven-Roasted Carrots

from eatingwell.com
Side Dish
130 kcal / serving

Roasting carrots in the oven brings out their sweetness. Serve these balsamic roasted carrots as an easy weeknight side dish.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoonpure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil, divided
  • 1 poundcarrots, preferably multicolored, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • ¼ teaspoonsalt
  • 2 tablespoonschopped toasted hazelnuts

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Whisk vinegar, maple syrup and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small bowl; set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine carrots, salt and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large bowl; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on a large, rimmed baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Roast carrots until starting to brown and almost tender but not completely cooked through, 16 to 18 minutes. Drizzle the balsamic mixture over the carrots and, using a spatula, toss to coat completely. Continue roasting until the carrots are tender and glazed, about 5 minutes more. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons toasted hazelnuts, if desired. Serve immediately.