Roasted Carrots Recipe
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Roasted Carrots Recipe
Description
This Roasted Carrots recipe involves peeling and trimming baby carrots, tossing them with whole garlic cloves, olive oil, and seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper. The mixture is spread evenly on a lined baking sheet and roasted at 400°F until the carrots are tender and caramelized, usually 30 to 35 minutes.
The roasting method enhances the carrots' sweetness and creates a tender, soft interior with slightly crisp edges. Whole garlic cloves roast alongside, imparting gentle, mellow garlic flavor that complements but does not overpower the sweetness of the carrots.
This simple preparation suits a broad range of main dishes and offers an easy way to enjoy cooked carrots without complicated steps.
You can store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 5 days and reheat gently in broth to prevent drying. For freezing, although possible, the texture may degrade quickly.
Ingredients
- 2 baby carrot peeled and trimmed bunches
- 6 to 8 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°.
- Place the carrots on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper along with whole garlic cloves.
- Drizzle on olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix to combine.
- Roast in the oven at 400° for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender. Serve.
Notes
- These roasted carrots are best eaten immediately when tender and flavorful.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezing is possible for up to 3 months, but texture may suffer upon reheating.
- Reheat carrots in broth on low heat to retain moisture and re-season if needed.
- Regular carrots or pre-packaged baby carrots can be substituted as preferred.
- Leaving about 1 inch of green stem on carrots can enhance their presentation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 552IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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