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Ina Garten Roasted Carrots Recipe

Ina Garten Roasted Carrots Recipe

Erin Table for Seven
This sweet and delicious Ina Garten Roasted Carrots Recipe is kid-friendly, and can be paired with whatever you are preparing for dinner today. The carrots get caramelized on the outside and are soft on the inside.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 115 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds carrots
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup or 1 additional tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat for easy cleanup.
  • Scrub and thoroughly dry the carrots (no need to peel). Those carrots that are thick should be split in half lengthwise (if they are narrow, leave them whole).
  • Cut the carrots into diagonal crosswise slices measuring 1 1/2 inches (the pieces will look large but will shrink once roasted).
  • Place the carrots in the middle of the baking sheet, then sprinkle them with honey and oil.
  • Salt, pepper, and thyme should be sprinkled on the top. If all of the carrots will not fit in a single layer, place half on a second baking sheet coated with parchment paper and bake in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; if the carrots are congested, they will steam rather than roast.
  • Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through until the carrots are browned and soft (if the carrots are on two pans, switch their places on the top and lower racks halfway through).
  • Add the fresh parsley and toss one more to combine. As desired, taste and adjust the seasoning. Enjoy hot.

Notes

  • Carrots Roasted With Parmesan Cheese. Before serving or during the final few minutes of roasting, sprinkle two tablespoons of grated parmesan over the carrots.
  • Roasted Carrots With A Mediterranean Flavor. Along with the thyme, include a little bit of dried oregano and cumin as well. Before serving, top the roasted carrots with crumbled feta and chopped fresh mint.
  • Carrots Roasted With Both Sweet And Spicy Spices. Leave the thyme out of it. Roast the carrots in the oven while adding a pinch each of chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
  • Carrots Roasted With Garlic And Olive Oil. Do not include the honey. Before you roast the carrots, toss them with between a half and a full teaspoon of garlic powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 590mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 25388IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
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