Description
These honey balsamic roasted carrots are a sweet and savory side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. The carrots are roasted to perfection with a flavorful glaze of honey, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and thyme, then topped with creamy goat cheese for a delicious finish.
Ingredients
Scale
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb. carrots, washed & peeled (or unpeeled)
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
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Glaze:
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
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Optional Topping:
- ¼ cup goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the carrots: In a bowl, toss the carrots with oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, honey, and thyme.
- Roast the carrots: Place the carrots on the baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle the glaze over the carrots and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
- Serve: Transfer the carrots to a serving dish, top with crumbled goat cheese if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding other herbs like rosemary or parsley for extra flavor.
- If you don’t have goat cheese, you can use feta or parmesan as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg