Honey-Balsamic Roasted Carrots

Ingredients

serves Serves 4, active time 15 minutes, total time 40 minutes

• 1 pound (455 g) carrots, cut in half crosswise, each half cut lengthwise into quarters
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon good-quality flavorful honey
• 2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar, plus more for sprinkling
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
• Freshly ground black pepper

Procedures

1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C/gas 5).
   
2. Put the carrots in a roasting pan. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, and 2 teaspoons vinegar. Pour over the carrots. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous grinding of pepper. Toss gently to combine. Roast the carrots for 10 minutes; toss, and roast for 15 minutes more, or until the carrots are tender and browned in spots.
   
3. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle a few more drops of vinegar and some sea salt on top. Serve hot or warm.