Balsamic Roasted Carrots
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These balsamic roasted carrots are tender, caramelized, and coated in a glossy honey balsamic glaze. It’s an easy side dish that brings big flavor to any meal.
These balsamic roasted carrots are one of those side dishes that taste far fancier than the effort involved. As the carrots roast, they become tender and caramelized around the edges while the honey enhances their natural sweetness. The balsamic cooks down into a glossy glaze that’s tangy, rich, and completely irresistible.
I started making carrots this way years ago and honestly haven’t looked back. The sweet-and-tangy combination works so beautifully with the roasted flavor of the carrots, and it somehow makes a very simple vegetable feel a little special. Best of all, the glaze comes together in just a couple of minutes with pantry staples you likely already have on hand.
This is the kind of easy side dish I lean on constantly because it goes with almost everything — weeknight dinners, holiday meals, roasted chicken, grilled meats, you name it.
Tip: To dress up these carrots even more, try crumbling some creamy goat cheese over them and garnishing with finely sliced chives.
What to serve with balsamic roasted carrots
Balsamic-roasted carrots are so versatile, but I particularly love them with comforting meals, like roasted meats. I love how they work with everyday dinners, but also with festive gatherings – I’ve served them up at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners before alongside baked ham with pineapple.
My top pick has to be paired with tender, delicious Parmesan-crusted chicken. I’ve also enjoyed them alongside my quick-baked salmon, which cooks in only 8 minutes, or my tender and juicy pork chops.
Balsamic Roasted Carrots Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lb carrots (peeled and cut on an angle)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon EACH: Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the carrots on the baking sheet and toss them with the olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.2 lb carrots, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon EACH: Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
- Bake the carrots for 20 minutes, until they are crisp tender.
- While the carrots are baking, melt the butter in a small bowl in the microwave. Mix in the balsamic glaze and honey.1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze, 1 tablespoon honey
- Pour the glaze over the carrots and mix well. Return the carrots to the oven for 10 minutes more, until they are tender and the glaze has thickened. Stir them to mix them in the glaze on the pan before serving.
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