Glazed Balsamic Roasted Carrots
Glazed Balsamic Roasted Carrots
Ingredients
For the Roasted Carrots
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Balsamic Glaze
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, toss the peeled and cut carrots with olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized. Stir them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even roasting.
⏱️ 20 min
- 4
While the carrots are roasting, prepare the balsamic glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, and chopped fresh thyme. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened slightly. Be careful not to reduce it too much, as it will thicken further as it cools.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Once the carrots are roasted, remove them from the oven. Drizzle the warm balsamic glaze over the roasted carrots and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Glazed Balsamic Roasted Carrots
Ingredients
For the Roasted Carrots
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Balsamic Glaze
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, toss the peeled and cut carrots with olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated. Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized. Stir them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even roasting.
⏱️ 20 min - 4
While the carrots are roasting, prepare the balsamic glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, minced garlic, and chopped fresh thyme. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened slightly. Be careful not to reduce it too much, as it will thicken further as it cools.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Once the carrots are roasted, remove them from the oven. Drizzle the warm balsamic glaze over the roasted carrots and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min