Oven-roasted carrots with goat cheese, pine nuts, and balsamic glaze
Oven-roasted carrots with goat cheese, pine nuts, and balsamic glaze, love this recipe!
Ingredients: 1 lb Carrots, peeled and trimmed 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup Brown sugar (light or dark) 2 tbsp Balsamic glaze 1 oz Goat cheese, crumbled 2 tbsp Pine nuts, toasted 1 tbsp Fresh Italian parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions: Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare the Carrots: Peel and trim the carrots. Cut them into sticks or rounds, depending on your preference. Coat the Carrots: In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil until they are evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast the Carrots: Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and caramelized, tossing halfway through cooking. Prepare the Glaze: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook until the sugar is dissolved, and the mixture is smooth. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the balsamic glaze until well combined. Glaze the Carrots: Once the carrots are roasted, transfer them to a serving dish. Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the roasted carrots, tossing gently to coat. Add Toppings: Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and toasted pine nuts over the glazed carrots. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with chopped fresh Italian parsley. Serve the oven-roasted carrots with goat cheese, pine nuts, and balsamic glaze immediately as a delicious side dish. Enjoy the sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors of these oven-roasted carrots with goat cheese and pine nuts!
