Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Roasted Carrots with Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese. This stunning dish features sweet, caramelized carrots paired with crunchy, honey-glazed pecans and creamy goat cheese. Perfect for holiday gatherings or casual dinners, it’s not just a side—it’s a showstopper that elevates any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 1/2 cup candied pecans
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss carrot sticks with olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Spread the carrots on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Five minutes before finishing roasting, sprinkle candied pecans over the carrots.
- Remove from the oven and crumble goat cheese over warm carrots before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup (150g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 12mg