Description
Balsamic glazed carrots are an unforgettable side—sweet, tangy, caramelized, and surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant holiday spreads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots (baby, whole, or rainbow), peeled and cut evenly
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (preferably aged)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Wash, peel (optional), and cut carrots evenly to ensure uniform roasting.
- In a large bowl, toss carrots with olive oil until well-coated.
- Add balsamic vinegar, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Toss again to coat evenly.
- Spread carrots in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Optional: Broil for 2 minutes at the end for extra caramelization.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For a vegan version, use pure maple syrup instead of honey. For deeper flavor, reduce extra glaze on the stovetop and drizzle before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: balsamic glazed carrots, roasted carrots, easy side dish, holiday carrots