Roasted Garlicky Balsamic Carrots Recipe: Can You Say Delicious? Vegetables Side Dishes Gluten-free Low Sodium Recipes Vegetarian Vegan Mediterranean Recipes

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. 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.  

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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)
• chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Helpful Products

• Baking Sheet
• Recipe Box
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Salt and Pepper
• Nonstick Cooking Spray
• Airtight Containers
• Pepper Grinder
• Vegetable Peeler

Recipe Notes

• 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! 

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. 
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 and serve. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 72

Total Fat: 2.4g

Saturated Fat: 0.3g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 71mg

Total Carbohydrate: 11.1g

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g

Total Sugars: 5.1g

Protein: 1g

Vitamin D: 0mcg

Calcium: 43mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 355mg

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