Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots

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Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots - a perfect way to put a bit of flavor back into your veggies!

This Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots side dish is one that ought to be served for dinner on a monthly basis, if not more!

It’s easy to get bored with your regular veggie routine. You know what I’m referring to – steamed carrots, steamed broccoli, steam this and that. Enough already!

I found a wonderful recipe over on Instagram that highlights the natural flavors of the vegetables, but adds in the luxurious flavor of Balsamic vinegar.

Yes, I described it as luxurious! If you think of your flavors this way, you feel like a million bucks!

I love me some roasted veggies – they have a different flavor about them when they come out of the oven. Especially Brussels Sprouts and carrots. YUM!

This Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots recipe is great for helping you lose weight on the 17 Day Diet or other low carb lifestyles, so keep reading as I’ll let you know how to make this dish even more low carb!

Jazz up your boring veggies with this Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots recipe! It's going to be a family hit!

Ingredients for Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots

This recipe is fairly simple. You can tell the main ingredients by the title, but here they are anyway:

  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Carrots
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Honey or approved sweetener
  • Garlic
  • Thyme
  • Cranberries and Parsley for garnish

Ingredients for this recipe include Brussels Sprouts, Carrots and Balsamic Vinegar

Brussels Sprouts and Carrots for the 17 Day Diet

This nutrient-packed roasted veggie dish is perfect for the 17 Day Diet.

You can certainly enjoy this on all cycles. Make sure you use an approved sweetener such as Stevia or Monk Fruit, or you can leave it out all together and allow the natural sweetness of the carrots to come through.

You’ll notice that dried cranberries are not on the 17 Day Diet Cycle 1 Food List, so you can choose to keep them in this recipe (you won’t be getting vary many anyway) or you can leave them out.

You can also check out my book on Amazon called Fast Track Your Weight Loss With the 17 Day Diet which has all the food lists (and a 7 day meal plan, too!).

This Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots recipe is a great low carb side dish for the 17 Day Diet.

Can I Have this Roasted Vegetables Recipe on the 17 Day Kickstart Diet?

Yes, you sure can! If you’re on the 17 Day Kickstart Diet, then you already know that vegetables play a big role in this way of eating.

Maple syrup is also approved on the Kickstart Diet and you’ll see this listed, along with honey if you choose to use this instead, on the 17 Day Kickstart Diet Food List.

The only thing you may not find on this diet is dried cranberries. I mention above for the 17 Day Diet that you can either leave these in because the amount is so small or you can omit them. It’s really up to you.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots are a great low carb side dish for the 17 Day Kickstart Diet

Is This Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots Recipe Keto Friendly?

If you happen to be on a Keto Diet, you can certainly enjoy this recipe, but there are a few things to consider.

You’ll either omit Maple Syrup (or any other sweetener) all together, or you can use an approved sweetener that won’t spike your blood sugar.

Another thing to watch for is your portion size of carrots.

Carrots are naturally sweet and do contain more carbohydrates than other green vegetables, so depending on your individual macros, you may need to limit your portion size.

Take a few more Brussels Sprouts and leave a few carrots for others.

Lastly, it’s probably best to omit the cranberries all together as they do contain a concentrated amount of fruit sugar.

If you’re new to keto, make sure you check out my Keto Diet Beginner’s Guide.

Are you unsure of which foods are keto friendly? Make sure you check out my Keto Diet Food List.

A few changes in this Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots recipe will need to be made to make this more low carb for the Keto Diet

Main Entrees This Side Dish Will Pair Well With

If you want a great tasting low carb main meal to serve with this Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots side dish, here are a few ideas to get you started:

More Low Carb Carrot Recipes

If you’re a fan of carrots and want more side dishes to try out, give these a shot:

Other Low Carb Vegetables Side Dish Recipes

Here are a few more ideas for side dishes that are low carb to help with your weight loss while still keeping dinner time fun and yummy!

If you make this Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots recipe, please come back and review the recipe card below.

If you happen to be on social media, make sure you tag me @17ddblog so I can see your pretty roasted veggies!

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots is a great low carb side dish to many main entrees

Jazz up your boring veggies with this Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots recipe! It's going to be a family hit!
Yield: 4 Servings

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

The Balsamic in this lovely side dish recipe gives such a deep, rich flavor to the Brussels Sprouts and Carrots with a hint of sweetness from the dried cranberries.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or approved sweetener)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, cleaned, trimmed and halved
  • 6 carrots, cut into rounds or sticks
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup (or other approved sweetener), minced garlic and thyme. Set aside.
  4. Place brussels sprouts and carrots onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Drizzle the balsamic vinegar mixture onto the vegetables and give them a good toss to make sure they are fully coated.
  6. Arrange the vegetables in a single layer and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  7. Place into oven and bake until browned and tender, about 20-25 minutes, tossing half way through to ensure they cook on all sides.
  8. Serve immediately and garnish with cranberries and parsley.

Notes

Approved for:

17 Day Diet - all cycles

17 Day Kickstart Diet - all phases

Keto Diet - use approved sweetener, omit cranberries and limit carrot portions

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3 thoughts on “Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots”

  1. Thank you Torey I love your serving heart. Serving in more then one way :) I’m a nubie just starting out. Inspired by
    some friends who are having great success at the 17day diet. One has lost 29lbs with just following the diet. I love the recipes I have tried so far and am looking forward to more and just plain enjoying eating right and having you and everyone
    on the website as a team. We are not alone. Love it. Thank you Torey

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