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Honey, Balsamic & Orange Roasted Carrots with Walnuts

Honey, Balsamic & Orange Roasted Carrots with Walnuts

These roasted carrots burst with flavor! Sweet honey, tangy balsamic vinegar, and bright orange glaze the carrots to perfection. Finished with crunchy walnuts and your favorite fresh herbs, it's a simple, colorful side dish for any meal. The perfect side for roast chicken or grilled fish...experiment with your favorite fresh herbs for a personal touch!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 17.6 oz carrots (I used orange and purple carrots)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp runny honey
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp each orange juice and orange zest
  • Handful of halved walnuts
  • Coarse sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Some fresh herbs e.g. mint, thyme, rosemary, sage, parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • Scrub the carrots to clean (they retain more of their minerals if you scrub rather than peel).
  • Place the carrots into a small roasting pan (you may like to line the pan with foil, though I didn’t).
  • Combine the olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, orange juice and orange zest in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Add walnuts and stir to combine.
  • Pour the liquid and walnuts over the carrots, then generously season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes (or more, depending on the size of the carrots – mine took closer to an hour). At least once through cooking, toss the carrots in the liquid to prevent them drying out. Take out of oven when the carrots are fork-tender and caramelized. Scatter over the herbs and serve.

Notes

Some substitute suggestions:If walnuts are not for you, try flaked almonds instead. Or, you could sprinkle over some sesame seeds once the carrots have nearly finished cooking.
You can use maple syrup instead of runny honey.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 87mgPotassium: 415mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 20847IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Balssamic Roasted Carrots, Honey Balsamic Orange Roasted Carrots with Walnuts
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