Easy Garlic Roasted Carrots
Who would have thought garlic roasted carrots was a thing! You will never boil / microwave carrots again after trying this simple recipe. The basic ingredients of olive oil, balsamic, garlic, thyme and a little seasoning make these orange guys pop! It’s so easy, 5 minutes prepping and whack them in the oven for 35 minutes.
Choosing and storing carrots
- Carrots that are split or soft are best used for soups, stocks or juicing. Look for carrots that are firm to the touch, if the greens are attached they should look bright and fresh, not too wilted.
- Carrots can be kept either in the fridge or in a cool pantry. If you are going to store them for a couple of days remove the greens and discard.
Do I peel carrots before roasting?
There is no need to peel the carrots just give them a good scrub to get the dirt off. If they have the stalks still on, leave about 2 cm, you can’t eat the stalks but they make the dish look pretty. Go ahead and peel them if you find the skin a little bitter, this can happen with older carrots.
Notes:
The carrots will shrink a little while roasting, if you have large carrots cut them about 2 cm thick diagonally, this will decrease the cooking time. If you have Sumac in your cupboard add a little to the seasoning mix, it can take your carrots to a level of flavour…
Serve these along side a roast or let them cool and add to a salad or just eat them on their own!
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Easy Garlic Roasted Carrots
Equipment
- Baking tray
- Baking paper
- Garlic press (unless you are using minced garlic from a jar)
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 kg small carrots or larger ones cut 2 cm diagonally
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 190°C (375°F)
- Trim off the root and wash the carrots, leaving a little of the green tops
- Place the carrots in a single layer on a lined baking tray
- Add drizzle the olive oil over the carrots and add all the ingredients, gently rub over the carrots so they all lightly covered
- Place in the oven and roast for 35 – 40 minutes.