Balsamic Roasted Carrots

Makes: 8  servings
Prep:   20 mins 
Bake:   50 mins  450°F 
 
Ingredients
  • 4 pounds carrots, cut in 2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 pound (3 large) shallots, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light-colored molasses
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Place vegetables in a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet, until lightly browned. Add sugar, molasses, and vinegar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly until reduced to 1/2 cup, 2 minutes.

3. Pour balsamic mixture over carrots and shallots; toss. Roast 50 minutes, stirring once, until carrots are tender. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the salt. Makes 8 servings.

Make Ahead Tip
  • To make ahead, prepare as above. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour, then microwave, covered, on High, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings Per Recipe 8
  • Calories(kcal)165,
  • Protein(gm)3,
  • Carbohydrate(gm)31,
  • Fat, total(gm)5,
  • Cholesterol(mg)12,
  • Saturated fat(gm)3,
  • Dietary Fiber, total(gm)7,
  • Sodium(mg)273,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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