Description
Simple yet flavorful roasted carrots seasoned with butter and parsley for a perfect side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of carrots while adding a beautiful herb finish.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb whole carrots
- 2 tbsp ghee or butter
- Salt to taste
- 1 1/2 tbsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven – Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s fully heated when you’re ready to roast the carrots. Proper preheating ensures even cooking and helps develop caramelization on the carrots.
- Prepare the carrots – Peel the carrots completely to remove the outer skin. Then cut them into sticks approximately 2½-3 inches long and ½-1 inch wide. Uniform sizing ensures the carrots cook evenly and creates a nice presentation.
- Arrange on baking sheet – Place the carrot sticks on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap. This spacing allows for proper air circulation, which is essential for roasting rather than steaming the carrots.
- Add fat and seasoning – Distribute the ghee or butter in small portions over the carrots. The heat of the oven will melt it evenly across all the carrots. Sprinkle salt over the carrots according to your taste preference.
- Roast the carrots – Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven. The carrots are done when they become tender when pierced with a fork and show some nice browning on the edges, which indicates caramelization and enhanced flavor.
- Finish with herbs – Just before serving, sprinkle the dried parsley evenly over the roasted carrots. This adds a fresh color contrast and herbal aroma that complements the natural sweetness of the roasted carrots.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup before roasting.
- Fresh parsley can be substituted for dried; use about 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley.
- Garlic powder or a squeeze of lemon juice after roasting works well with this recipe.
- For a spicy variation, add a pinch of red pepper flakes before roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 78kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
