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Roasted Carrots with Creamy Goat Cheese

By Meaghan SmithApril 3, 2023

These roasted rainbow carrots are slightly sweet, creamy and tangy! Topped with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette, dried cranberries, thyme, and goat cheese; these carrots are super easy to make and will surely become a family favorite.

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These roasted rainbow carrots are slightly sweet, creamy and tangy! Topped with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette, dried cranberries, thyme, and goat cheese; these carrots are super easy to make and will surely become a family favorite.

You can definitely roast these carrots on a baking sheet, however for easy cleanup and serving, I do it all in a skillet. That way it can go straight on the table, topped with everything and served right away. Instead of transferring it to a bowl from a baking sheet.

The ingredients are simple in this recipe, but pack a punch! There is acid, salt, fat, and sweetness to make a perfect balance of flavors. Bake the carrots until they are the level of “crispness” that you prefer.

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Roasted Carrots with Creamy Goat Cheese

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs rainbow carrots or regular carrots, peeled and cut
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp thyme

Vinaigrette

  • 3 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  • In a heavy bottom skillet add carrots, olive oil, salt, pepper, and 1/4 tsp of thyme. Roast in a preheated oven at 425 degrees for 20-25 or until carrots are fork tender
  • In a mason jar add all the vinaigrette ingredients together and shake well until all ingredients are incorporated. Pour vinaigrette over roasted carrots and stir until incorporated
  • Top with dried cranberries, crumbled goat cheese and remaining 1/4 tsp thyme

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Ingredients  

  • 2 lbs rainbow carrots or regular carrots, peeled and cut
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp thyme

Vinaigrette

  • 3 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Method 

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  • In a heavy bottom skillet add carrots, olive oil, salt, pepper, and 1/4 tsp of thyme. Roast in a preheated oven at 425 degrees for 20-25 or until carrots are fork tender
  • In a mason jar add all the vinaigrette ingredients together and shake well until all ingredients are incorporated. Pour vinaigrette over roasted carrots and stir until incorporated
  • Top with dried cranberries, crumbled goat cheese and remaining 1/4 tsp thyme
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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Chicken Marinade
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1 tsp black pepper

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Roasted Carrots with Creamy Goat Cheese

Roasted Carrots with Creamy Goat Cheese

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs rainbow carrots or regular carrots, peeled and cut
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
Vinaigrette
  • 3 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
1
In a heavy bottom skillet add carrots, olive oil, salt, pepper, and 1/4 tsp of thyme. Roast in a preheated oven at 425 degrees for 20-25 or until carrots are fork tender
2
In a mason jar add all the vinaigrette ingredients together and shake well until all ingredients are incorporated. Pour vinaigrette over roasted carrots and stir until incorporated
3
Top with dried cranberries, crumbled goat cheese and remaining 1/4 tsp thyme

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