Do you ever have extra baby carrots or regular sized carrots living in your fridge? Spice things up and make an awesome carrot recipe like this Balsamic Glazed Carrots recipe. You'll love the sweet glaze and seasoning. It makes the carrots taste like they were made in a restaurant.
Carrots are roasted in a glaze of honey, herbs and balsamic vinegar to create a crispy edged, perfectly cooked carrot with a tangy sweet glaze.
If you like this recipe, you may also enjoy my Honey Sage Roasted Squash, my Candied Yams or even my Balsamic Glazed Pearl Onions recipe.
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What carrots can you use in Balsamic Glazed Carrots recipe
You can use whichever type of carrot that you have on hand for this recipe. Cooking times may vary depending on the size of the carrots. I wrote this recipe with full sized orange carrots in mind. I'd advise against using parsnips or purple carrots if you want the exact same results as my written recipe, but I'm sure using those vegetables will be tasty as well!
Unfortunately this recipe will not work with frozen or pre cooked carrots. For the best results, use raw carrots.
How to prepare the carrots
The trick with roasting anything is that you want equal sized pieces to ensure an even cook. The last thing you'd want is burnt small pieces and raw large pieces. For this recipe I sliced my carrots in half, but otherwise left them whole.
If you decide to slice into coins or obliques, the recipe will still work though you may need to adjust your cook time as smaller pieces will cook faster.
can you prepare this dish ahead of time?
This dish can be prepared ahead of time, especially if you have a lot of cooking to do! You can peel and slice the carrots in advance and store in the fridge. You can cook the dish in advance and reheat later, however as with any roasted veggies, reheating them will make them lose any crispiness. I would also advise against combining the carrots and glaze before roasting as well because that will limit the amount of browning when roasting.
Ingredients Needed
- 10 Carrots peeled and trimmed
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 5 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Equipment Needed
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Tongs
Storage Tips
Fridge: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days in a sealed container. The fastest way to reheat is to warm in the microwave. Carrots can also be reheated on the stovetop in a small pan on medium-low heat.
Freezer: Store in the freezer for up to 2 months in an airtight container. To reheat, thaw in the microwave and heat until warmed through.
Raw Carrots: Carrots can be stored in the fridge for up to a month. Wrap carrots in a paper towel to reduce excess moisture and store in a perforated plastic bag. Excess moisture will cause the carrots to rot and if they are stored outside of the bag, they can dry out and wilt.
Balsamic Glazed Carrots
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 Carrots peeled and trimmed
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 5 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Peel and slice carrots evenly. Arrange on a baking sheet.
- Combine olive oil, garlic powder, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Drizzle liquid over carrots, reserving a few tablespoons of liquid for basting. Turn carrots to coat evenly. Place thyme springs on top of carrots and roast for 15-20 minutes.
- Turn carrots and baste with remaining sauce. Return to oven and roast for another 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Hello! I'm Michelle Boulé. I'm a photography nerd, cat mom and all around foodie. Join me in making some of my favorite comfort foods!
Kate says
Wow - these look absolutely wonderful, making these tomorrow for sure.
Andrea says
I love carrots but always have a hard time coming up with new ways to cook them. Definitely trying this delicious recipe.
Colleen says
One of my very fave side dishes to make! They are so good for when the weather gets colder. Love your photoss!
Veena Azmanov says
Awesome presentation and best option for flavorful garnishing. Thanks for your interesting recipe too.
Natalie says
Oh my, these glazed carrots look so delicious and appetizing! Can't wait to try this recipe ♥