Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots

Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots

from kaleforniakravings.com
35 min

Fresh carrots, garlic & thyme are tossed in a rich honey balsamic glaze then roasted to perfection! These honey balsamic roasted carrots are an easy & flavorful side dish you're going to love! (Sprinkle a little goat cheese over the top for even more flavor!)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. carrots, washed & peeled (or unpeeled)
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Then slice both ends off your carrots. Cut your carrots on the bias (diagonally) into thirds or roughly into 1½ inch pieces and place them in a large bowl. (You may need to slice the larger pieces in half again lengthwise if they're too big.)

  3. 3

    Then whisk 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar + 1 tablespoon of honey + your oil together and pour it over your carrots. Add your garlic, dried thyme, salt and cracked black pepper to taste and toss until the carrots are fully coated.

  4. 4

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the carrots from the bowl and spread them out onto your prepared pan. (Reserve the liquid in your bowl to brush over the carrots later.)

  5. 5

    Then place the pan in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until tender. During the last 5-10 minutes brush your reserved liquid over the carrots.

  6. 6

    Once done, mix your remaining 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar + 1 tablespoon of honey together and drizzle the sauce over your carrots. (At this point I'll taste the carrots and add a sprinkle of salt and pepper if needed.)

  7. 7

    Toss the carrots and serve immediately with crumbled goat cheese sprinkled over the top (if desired).