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glossy balsamic-glazed carrot sticks sprinkled with green pepitas, in a wide horizontal shot on a serving platter on a wooden table, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Balsamic Glazed Carrots with Pepitas

Carrots roasted and coated with a balsamic glaze and pepitas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb carrots cut into sticks
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pepitas
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Toss the carrot sticks with olive oil and salt and spread on a sheet.
  2. Roast at 425F for 20 minutes until starting to soften.
  3. Simmer the balsamic and brown sugar into a glaze.
  4. Toss the roasted carrots in the glaze and roast 5 more minutes.
  5. Scatter the pepitas over the top before serving.

Notes

Toast the pepitas in a dry pan for extra crunch.