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balsamic roasted carrots
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5 from 2 votes
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Balsamic Roasted Carrots

Try this naturally sweet roasted carrot recipe and you will never go back to steaming carrots again.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: Budget-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Quick and Easy
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Rowena Dumlao-Giardina

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 1 pound baby carrots or regular, peeled
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar no sugar or caramel color added
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
  • 3 tablespoons thyme fresh

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • On a baking pan, mix the carrots with the extra virgin olive oil, half of the balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast for 15 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Take out the carrots, shake the pan to move the carrots then add the remaining balsamic vinegar and the sunflower seeds
  • Roast for another 5 minutes or until they are tender.
  • Garnish with the fresh thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 382mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 2
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 2
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 2