Roasted Carrots
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Roasted Carrots
Description
The Roasted Carrots recipe combines baby carrots with olive oil, fresh garlic, balsamic vinegar, and thyme before roasting at 375°F. The olive oil helps achieve a gentle caramelization, and the balsamic vinegar adds a mild tangy note. Baking until the carrots are tender makes for a soft, flavorful texture balancing natural sweetness and aromatic herbs. This simple roasting technique ensures an even cook and a pleasant blend of flavors.
These carrots can be served hot immediately or at room temperature, making them flexible to prepare ahead or bring to gatherings. The mellow texture and delicate herb infusion complement a wide variety of main dishes. The recipe notes that they can be refrigerated for several days, making them practical for meal prep or leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Place carrots on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar and thyme
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the carrots are tender
- Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
- These will keep for four to five days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 179mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 10425IU | 209% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.