Balsamic Carrots – A Side Dish Recipe

These balsamic carrots are a super quick and easy side dish idea perfect for every day dinners or to balance out those elaborate holiday menus.

The last time I was invited to a Christmas dinner, I decided to bring along a side dish and wanted something a bit different from the typical glazed carrots I usually do. Don’t get me wrong – my Cola Carrots are delicious as are my Honey Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots but I just wanted to mix things up a bit.

These balsamic carrots were really tasty. They go well with nearly any main dish.

Simply mix together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 T. balsamic vinegar, and some salt and pepper. Using half of this mixture, toss 16 oz of carrots in it and place on a non-stick baking sheet (you want the kind that has “edges” on it so the oil mixture doesn’t spill everywhere). If you don’t have a non-stick sheet, just be sure to cover the one you use with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.

Roast the carrots in a 450 F degree oven for 10 minutes. Drizzle on the rest of the oil and vinegar mixture and give the carrots a good stir. Place back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until done. That’s it – delicious!  To change up the flavour a little, try some herbs and spices such as some rosemary, thyme, or basil. You can sweeten these up slightly with the addition of a bit of brown sugar or honey – not too much though! Try adding in some other veggies (and increasing the oil-vinegar amount to compensate) such as potatoes.

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Balsamic Carrots

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American/Canadian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 173 kcal

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 16 oz. carrots sliced

Instructions

1. Mix together the oil, vinegar, and seasoning.
2. Using half of this mixture, toss 16 oz of carrots in it and place on a non-stick baking sheet (you want the kind that has “edges” on it so the oil mixture doesn’t spill everywhere). If you don’t have a non-stick sheet, just be sure to cover the one you use with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
3. Roast the carrots in a 450 F degree oven for 10 minutes.
4. Drizzle on the rest of the oil and vinegar mixture and give the carrots a good stir. Place back in the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until done. That’s it – delicious!
5. To change up the flavour a little, try some herbs and spices such as some rosemary, thyme, or basil. You can sweeten these up slightly with the addition of a bit of brown sugar or honey – not too much though! Try adding in some other veggies (and increasing the oil-vinegar amount to compensate) such as potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Balsamic Carrots

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 10g

Sodium 80mg3%

Potassium 372mg11%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 18944IU379%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 40mg4%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.