These balsamic roasted carrots are roasted until caramelized, then finished with a glossy honey balsamic glaze that’s sweet, tangy, and family friendly.
2lbscarrots - peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick sticks or rounds
¼cupolive oil
3garlic cloves - minced
1tspsalt
½tspground black pepper
Honey Balsamic Glaze
½cupbalsamic vinegar
¼cuphoney
2Tbspbrown sugar
1TbspDijon mustard
½tspred pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel and slice 2 lbs carrots into ½-inch thick sticks or rounds.
In a large bowl, mix ¼ cup olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper.
Add the carrots and toss until evenly coated.
Spread carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake 25–35 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender with caramelized edges.
While carrots roast, add ½ cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup honey, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, and ½ tsp red pepper flakes to a small saucepan.
Simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until thickened to a syrup-like glaze.
Transfer carrots to a serving dish and drizzle with the warm honey balsamic glaze.
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Notes
Cut carrots evenly, so they roast at the same speed.
Don’t overcrowd the pan, or the carrots will steam instead of caramelize.
Simmer the glaze separately, so the honey doesn’t burn on the sheet pan.
Glaze too thick? Stir in 1–2 teaspoons of water to loosen it.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Warm on a sheet pan at 350°F for 8–12 minutes for best texture.