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These Sweet Balsamic Roasted Carrots are tasty! With a bit of maple and balsamic vinegar, these carrots are roasted in a sweet glaze and make for a delicious side dish.
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I made a version of these with baby carrots for my husband and I to go along with our grilled rib-eye’s on New Year’s Day, and they were so great that I wanted to make them again and share them with you all. I chose regular sized carrots this time around, but you can still make these with baby carrots if you prefer. I like using the bigger carrots. Don’t they look pretty?
I love these. The maple added a nice amount of sweetness to compliment the balsamic vinegar and spices. I used to hate carrots when I was younger. But I bet if I had eaten them this way I would’ve loved them! They glaze nicely in the oven while roasting. I paired these with some Spicy Maple grilled chicken breasts (recipe coming soon!) and it was a yummy meal!
These are easy to make and the recipe doesn’t involve too many ingredients. Everything is all natural, real food. I don’t think I will ever cook my carrots a different way now. These were that good!
If you’re having a family meal or a nice dinner, these Sweet Balsamic Roasted Carrots make for a great side dish! Pair it with steaks, or a roasted turkey, or a rotisserie chicken….the possibilities are endless! Here are some things they would pair nicely with:
Lemon Garlic Rosemary Roasted Chicken Thighs
Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Chicken
Rosemary Lemon Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs
This makes for a great paleo recipe. I love these and hope you do too!
- 1 lb carrots peeled and halved
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
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Preheat an oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil and lay the carrots out on the sheet.
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In a small bowl, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and spices. Whisk until well combined.
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Pour the mixture over the carrots and toss around with hands to evenly coat.
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Roast the carrots in the oven for 20-30 minutes, until soft and lightly browned. Remove from the oven. Serve and Enjoy!
