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oven-roasted carrots
Updated: Dec 27, 2022
Sweet, caramelised, tender. These carrots make a vibrant side dish that not only looks gorgeous, but tastes absolutely delicious.
We bought a bunch of organic carrots from the farmers market on the weekend and what better way to enjoy them then in a very simple dish, that is all about the carrots.
This is a side dish that will impress, but is really quick and simple to prepare.
It is as easy as cleaning them, drizzling them with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and baking them until tender and caramelised.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Serve with a few roughly chopped hazelnuts and fresh parsley
Drizzle with a lemony tahini dressing (recipe below), a few pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs such as mint and coriander
Serve with a side of your favourite hummus
FOR THE TAHINI DRESSING
mix all the below into a smooth, runny dressing:
2 tbsp tahini
3 tbsp water, or more as needed
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
pinch of salt
TIPS!
Make sure the carrots are similar in size to ensure they cook evenly. If some carrots are larger cut them lengthwise into halves.
Adjust the cooking time based on the size of your carrots.
Roast them until they start to caramelise. Roasting the carrots brings out their natural sweetness and depth of flavour.
Adding herbs such as fresh thyme to the roasting tray will add more flavour.
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OVEN-ROASTED CARROTS
Simple roasted carrots. A vibrant side dish that not only looks gorgeous, but tastes absolutely delicious.
Serves: 4 as a side
Prep time: 5 min
Roasting time: 45 min
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CARROTS
About 800g fresh carrots, scrubbed
olive oil
salt
freshly cracked black pepper
TO SERVE
toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
Fresh herbs such as parsley or coriander
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 180 C.
Wash the carrots (slice any large carrots in half lengthwise) and add them to a large roasting tray.
Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and season with a bit of salt and pepper and toss well.
Add 2 tbsp water into the roasting tray and cover the tray with aluminium foil.
Roast for 25 min.
After 25 min, remove the foil and roast for another 10 - 15 minutes OR until tender and caramelized.
Arrange the roasted carrots on a large platter. Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts and fresh herbs
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