Get your family to sit up and take notice at dinner time with delicious Roasted Marsala Carrots!
Let’s talk veggies. Most kids don’t get enough. Most adults don’t get enough either. As a mom, I know it can be challenging to feed our families well-rounded meals. I mean, heck, so much time and energy goes into preparing the main dish that sides and veggies often get lost in the shuffle. And don’t even get me started on going through the effort to make some fabulous meal that gets picked at by the kids and just goes to waste. #myleastfavoritethingever
I really DO like to serve a well-rounded meal to my family and it’s my goal for 2014 to include veggies for EVERY meal. Well, almost every meal 🙂 You know, pizza night should also include a salad. (Or if I get lucky and there’s veggies on the pizza then we’re done!) Casseroles should have some veggies in them. Lots of produce should be on those tacos and burritos. You get the idea.
Roasted Marsala Carrots are going to be making it on our menu A LOT this year. They are sooo incredibly easy to make and people, they taste amazing!
Carrots are naturally sweet. That’s why we can throw them into smoothies and that’s why when they are roasted, they go from slightly sweet to amazing. A few simple ingredients are all you need to take plain ole carrots to the next level.
I love how vibrant the colors of the carrots are after they’ve been roasted. I let the a few carrots get slightly browned and then I know it’s time to pull them out. A quick sprinkling of salt, pepper, and some fresh parsley is all you need to get your family to sit up and take notice at dinner time.
Roasted Marsala Carrots
Ingredients
- 1 lbs carrots 4-5 large carrots, peeled and julienned
- 1/4 cup Marsala cooking wine
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Combine Marsala, olive oil, and vinegar in a small bowl.
- Toss carrots with Marsala mixture and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 35 to 40 minutes or until carrots are tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper,.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
More ways to get some veggies in your diet:
Cheesy Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Peanut Butter Banana Green Smoothie
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Kate says
I’ve never thought to roast carrots, but what a great idea!! You have such awesome ideas for adding more veggies to our diet!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
They’re super good that way Kate! Give it a try 🙂
marcie says
I love roasted carrots, Trish, and everyone in the house will eat them without complaining! The addition of Marsala sounds delicious!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Marcie!
katie says
Oh I love roasting carrots, must try them this way!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
We grow and eat a lot of carrots in this house and always looking for new ways to saute and roast them. This looks great, I think I will add some mushrooms too! Pinning!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Ooh! Mushrooms would be a great addition Pamela! So smart 🙂
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
I need to make this a resolution of mine too! They totally get lost in the shuffle. Roasted Marsala Carrots seems like the perfect place to start. Wonderful recipe Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Join the club Julie! If you HAVE to eat veggies, make sure they’re yummy 🙂
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
I definitely need to eat more veggies. And I really do love them, especially when they are roasted! It really brings out the flavor. These carrots look SO good! And what a great flavor combo!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Roasted is the way to go – for sure! Thanks for stopping by Cate!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I’m totally into these! LOVE!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Dorothy!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
I am always looking for more delicious, vegetable recipies! This is a keeper!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Laura!
Happy Valley Chow says
Carrots are definitely one of my favorite sides, especially when they are roasted and caramelized like this. Great recipe 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I agree! Thank you Eric!
Amy @Very Culinary says
This sound so good, Trish! I’m always looking for new sides – putting this on the to-do list.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s awesome! Thanks Amy 🙂
Kathy says
These look great! Thankfully, my kids are pretty good about eating veggies, but they really gobble them up when I do something special to them. This is a great idea, Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s how mine are too Kathy 🙂 Thank you!
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
Well, you just made those carrots look fun! I love veggies roasted. And, you’re right with us adults not getting enough veggies… that is me included! What a great recipe… very simple and classy, even! Have a great evening, Trish! (=
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Aww thanks Gloria! You just made me smile 🙂 These really are yummy!