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Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots
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Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots: A Fall Side Dish You'll Make Again and Again

Fresh carrots, garlic, and thyme tossed in a rich honey-balsamic glaze and roasted until caramelized and tender.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs carrots
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.3 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons goat cheese crumbled (optional)

Instructions

  • Prep the carrots: Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and trim 2 lbs carrots, slicing thicker ones in half lengthwise so they cook evenly.
  • Mix the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil), 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and 1 teaspoons dried thyme. Season with 0.5 teaspoons salt and 0.3 teaspoons black pepper.
  • Toss the carrots: Add the carrots to the bowl and toss until fully coated in the glaze.
  • Roast to perfection: Spread carrots in a single layer on a lined baking sheet and roast until tender inside and caramelized on the edges.
  • Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, top with 2 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled (optional) if using, and serve warm.