Easy Oven Roasted Carrots are the perfect side for weeknight meals and holiday dinners.
Simply roasting carrots in the oven develops the natural sugars in the carrots making them sweet, yet savory and delicious.
This simple side dish is extremely budget-friendly but is miles away from the same old steamed carrots you may be used to. Eating on a budget doesn’t have to mean bland or boring, give this simple side dish a try and I assure you that you will not be disappointed.
I’m writing this post as a part of my 5-day $50 meal plan for a family of 4 for just $10 a day. That is 15 meals (5 each of breakfast, lunch, and dinner) for just $50. Are you up for the challenge?
Roasted vegetables are so delicious. Roasting them brings out there natural sweetness. Check out these:
Easy Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe
Easy Oven Roasted Carrots are the perfect side for weeknight meals and holiday dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots , peeled and left whole
- 1 tbsp olive oil , just enough to coat
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt more or less to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper more or less to taste
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped Parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Lightly oil the carrots and then season with salt, ground black pepper, and sprinkle with balsamic vinegar. Place on the rimmed baking sheet.
- Place sheet pan in the oven. Roast 40-45 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 362mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18945IUVitamin C: 6.7mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 0.3mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Could I use malt vinegar instead? Don’t have balsamic on hand.
Hi Tonya,
I have never tried Malt vinegar on carrots, so I’m not sure how it would turn out – if it were me, I’d say it can’t hurt to try. Balsamic has a slightly sweet note to it that malt vinegar doesn’t. That being said, I don’t think that malt vinegar is that different from apple cider vinegar which was recommended as a good substitute for balsamic when I did a quick google search on the subject. I wish I could be of more help. If you decided to give it a try, let me know and we will add your note to the recipe!
Perfectly roasted
I don’t usually like carrots so I tried roasted and it made the difference