Mediterranean Balsamic Roasted Carrots Recipe Is Not a Boring Side Dish (5 Ingredients) Mediterranean Diet Recipes Vegetables Side Dishes Gluten-free Low Sodium Recipes Vegetarian Vegan

Carrots boring? Not! With garlic and fresh herbs, this easy carrot recipe jazzes up the sometimes boring carrot. And if you're looking for a vegetable side dish recipe to please everyone, carrots are a good bet. Their sweetness tends to pull in even the pickiest of eaters.

This is the easiest low-sodium roasted carrots recipe that has those Mediterranean flavors we all love. Here is your short shopping list: fresh carrots (check out the health benefits of carrots), olive oil, balsamic vinegar (check out the health benefits of balsamic vinegar), fresh garlic and fresh herbs (read about the health benefits of fresh herbs).

Lay your carrots on a baking sheet, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Next sprinkle on the garlic and herbs, and season with salt and black pepper. Bake the gluten-free carrots for about 30 to 40 minutes (ovens vary) or until the carrots are tender and just beginning to brown. Garnish and serve.

Serve this easy baked carrot recipe as a garlicky side dish with chicken, beef, pork or lamb.

Cuisine: American / Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 large carrots, peeled and cut into fourths, longways
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or dried rosemary (or a combination)

Here’s how to make it:

1. Lay the carrots on a baking sheet that's been lightly coated with nonstick spray. 
2. Drizzle the carrots with the olive oil and balsamic. Add the garlic, herbs and salt and pepper, to taste. Toss. Mix up the herbs to your liking or try a different herb. You could use parsley, tarragon, oregano, basil or even fresh mint. Try this recipe with rainbow carrots. So pretty!
3. Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until carrots are tender and just beginning to brown. Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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