Roasted Carrots
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Roasted Carrots
Description
This recipe roasts baby carrots coated in olive oil and honey, with optional seasoning like Cajun spice or Italian herbs for added flavor complexity. The baking process at 400°F softens the carrots to fork tenderness and promotes gentle caramelization, enhancing their natural sweetness. Using cooking spray on foil-lined baking sheets helps prevent sticking and eases cleanup.
The result is a tender vegetable side dish with a slight glaze and well-rounded flavor, suitable for pairing with a variety of main dishes. The combination of honey and spices can be adjusted to taste, allowing for versatile flavor profiles.
The recipe estimates calories based on six servings, acknowledging nutritional variation based on ingredient brands. The dish is best served hot and fresh from the oven to enjoy the full texture and flavor of roasted carrots.
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrot baby
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- cooking spray
Optional Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or more if desired)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl add carrots, olive oil, honey, and whatever seasonings you'd like. Toss ingredients together, being sure carrots are well coated.
- Place a piece of aluminum foil down on a baking sheet.
- Spray the foil lightly with cooking spray and spread on carrot mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until carrots are fork tender.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serving size is one-sixth of the recipe; calorie counts are estimates and vary by ingredient brands.
- Adjust seasoning amounts to suit taste preferences, especially when using optional spices.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 10590IU | 212% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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