Honey-Balsamic Roasted Baby Carrots with Pistachios
Easy roasted baby carrots glazed with honey and balsamic, topped with pistachios and goat cheese – an elegant, make-ahead holiday side.
Equipment
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 lbs baby carrots, dried, if bag contains some water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup shelled pistachios, toasted and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
- fresh chopped parsley or thyme leaves, optional
Instructions
- Place a baking sheet into a cold oven. Preheat oven to 450°F, heating the baking sheet, too.
- Toss baby carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme in a large bowl. Once the oven has reached temperature, carefully transfer carrots to the hot baking sheet (they will sizzle!). Use a spoon or spatula to arrange them in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together honey, balsamic glaze, melted butter, and cracked black pepper. Season with kosher salt, to taste.
- Remove carrots from oven, drizzle with glaze, and toss to coat.
- Return to oven for another 10-15 minutes until carrots are tender and caramelized.
- Remove and discard woody thyme stems. Transfer carrots to a serving dish and garnish with toasted pistachios, crumbled goat cheese, and fresh herbs if using.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat at 350°F for 10–15 minutes.
- Substitutions: swap the cheese for your favorite dairy-free option. Instead of pistachios, try toasted pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 15833IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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