Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 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
  • 4 ounces goat cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves to garnish
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cup roughly chopped pecan halves
  • 1/4 teaspoon flaked sea salt

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Then line a baking sheet with foil. Place the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and evenly distribute the pats of butter. Also, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the carrots are just fork tender. During baking, turn the carrots 3 or 4 times.
  • While the carrots are roasting, prepare the candied pecans by melting the butter in a small pan on low heat. Once the butter is melted, add the maple syrup, brown sugar, and pecans. Stir about 2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  • Remove the candied pecans from the heat and stir in the flaked sea salt. Set aside.
  • Once the carrots are cooked, put them in a serving dish. Sprinkle them evenly with the candied pecans and goat cheese. Finish the dish with a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves.