Rosemary Balsamic Roasted Carrots
Serves 6 to 8
Time 40 min
Caramelized, crispy-edged roasted carrots rank pretty high up there on the cold-weather comfort food scale. With some basic spices on hand, you can take your basic recipe (which, by the way, is still really good) in five new directions. Start with the recipe below, then spread your spice wings by making some easy swaps.
Let's start with the basic recipe for Rosemary Balsamic Roasted Carrots:
Let's start with the basic recipe for Rosemary Balsamic Roasted Carrots:
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 12 medium rainbow carrots with stems, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Method
Preheat oven to 425°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, spread out carrots and drizzle olive oil and maple syrup over top, followed by rosemary, pepper and salt. Toss until carrots are well-coated.
Cover stems of carrot with a sheet of foil to prevent burning, roast carrots for 25 minutes.
Remove from the oven and drizzle balsamic vinegar over carrots. Toss until carrots are well-coated, then cook for an additional 5 minutes.
So, that was amazing. Now pick a spice combo to swap out with the rosemary and black pepper. The real question is – which one?
1. A Hint of Sweetness
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2. Warm and Spicy
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
3. Classic Holiday Vibe
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
4. Golden and Savory
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1½ teaspoons ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4. A Classic Blend
- 1 tablespoon five spice blend
Nutritional Info:
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Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 12 medium rainbow carrots with stems, peeled and sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar