Balsamic roasted heirloom carrots

Oddly enough, in spite of it being SUMMER IN PHOENIX (just a tad hot!) I am on a roasting spree!
Roasting is one of my favorite techniques to add beautiful caramelized flavor to veggies… in summer I roast ’em, and then serve them cold… sooo good!!!
These heirloom carrots blend beautifully with balsamic dressing, both develop depth of flavor and sweetness in the oven, so easy, simple ingredients and mostly hands free oven time.
You can absolutely use regular carrots, heirloom carrots are not only beautiful, but an easy way to eat your colors, orange, yellow and purple

For carrots:
1 bunch heirloom carrots, or any carrots with their leafy greens still attached
1/2 lb shallots, peeled
1 tbsp oil, divided in 2
1/4 tsp salt
cooking oil spray

For balsamic dressing:
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp stevia powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
freshly ground black pepper
the leaves of 2 thyme sprigs (just 2 single sprigs)

View the full recipe at Pure Foods Blog →