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Roasted Carrots with Candied Pecan and Goat Cheese Recipe

Roasted Carrots with Candied Pecan and Goat Cheese Recipe
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A delightful side dish featuring tender roasted carrots coated in a sweet buttery glaze, topped with crunchy candied pecans and tangy goat cheese, garnished with fresh thyme for an elegant finish.

Ingredients

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Roasted Carrots

  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pats
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Candied Pecans

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup roughly chopped pecan halves
  • 1/4 teaspoon flaked sea salt

Toppings

  • 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to prepare for roasting the carrots.
  2. Prepare carrots: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the peeled carrots in a single layer. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the carrots, then distribute the 4 tablespoons of butter pats on top. Season with salt, pepper, and cinnamon to enhance the flavor.
  3. Roast carrots: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 50-60 minutes until the carrots are fork tender, turning them 3 to 4 times during cooking to ensure even caramelization and coating.
  4. Make candied pecans: While the carrots roast, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small pan over low heat. Once melted, add the maple syrup, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and the chopped pecans. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats the pecans.
  5. Finish pecans: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the flaked sea salt to balance the sweetness. Set the candied pecans aside to cool slightly and firm up.
  6. Assemble dish: When carrots are done, transfer them to a serving dish. Evenly sprinkle the candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese over the top. Garnish the plate with fresh thyme leaves to add a fragrant herbal note and visual appeal.

Notes

  • Use carrots of uniform size for even cooking.
  • Turning the carrots several times helps in caramelizing them evenly.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar or maple syrup in the pecans.
  • Goat cheese can be substituted with feta for a different tangy flavor.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the pecans and consider toasted seeds like pumpkin or sunflower instead.

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Keywords: roasted carrots, candied pecans, goat cheese, side dish, fall recipe, maple syrup, easy vegetables

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