Roasted Carrots With Candied Pecans And Goat Cheese
This Roasted Carrots With Candied Pecans And Goat Cheese recipe is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that will impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots (peeled)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 4 ounces goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 teaspoon flaked sea salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pats)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup pecan halves (roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and arrange the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar and distribute pats of butter evenly. Season with salt, pepper, and a dash of cinnamon.
- Bake the carrots for about 50-60 minutes, or until fork-tender, turning them 3 or 4 times during baking for even cooking.
- While the carrots roast, melt butter in a small pan over low heat. Stir in maple syrup, brown sugar, and pecans, stirring for around 2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Remove the candied pecans from heat and mix in flaked sea salt. Set aside.
- Once the carrots are tender, place them in a serving dish. Top with candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese, finishing with fresh thyme leaves for garnish.