Best Make Ahead Citrus Carrots Recipes

HERB-ROASTED TRI-COLORED CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup.
• Add the carrots to the baking sheet, evenly drizzle with olive oil, and evenly sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and toss with your hands to evenly coat.
• Arrange the carrots in a flat layer with space between the pieces if possible and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until carrots are lightly caramelized around the edges and fork-tender. Baking times will vary based on the size of carrots and personal preference for doneness.
• Stir and flip halfway through baking to ensure all sides cook evenly.
• Evenly sprinkle with parsley, evenly drizzle with optional lemon juice (brightens up the dish), and serve immediately.

LEMON-GLAZED CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until carrots are tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
• Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, brown sugar, and lemon juice in the melted butter, stirring often, until sugar has dissolved, 2 minutes.

ROASTED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS WITH CITRUS BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F.
• In a small bowl, combine butter, orange zest, orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; stir well to combine. Set the citrus butter aside.
• Peel the carrots and parsnips and cut them lengthwise into long wedges, which that will get a bit browned and crisp at the ends. If I am roasting young carrots small enough to cook whole or halved lengthwise, I like to leave a half inch or so of the greens attached-looks pretty. Parsnips will cook at about the same rate as carrots, so cut them into similar-size pieces.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss vegetables with oil; season with 1 teaspoon salt and toss again. Spread the vegetables flat and roast until tender and lightly browned (and more than lightly browned on the thinner edges), tossing halfway through, 20 to 30 minutes. If they seem to be getting too browned before tender, sprinkle them with a little water and keep roasting.
• When vegetables are roasted, place in a warmed dish and spoon the citrus butter on, tossing them gently to melt the butter and coat the roots. Serve warm.

CITRUS RAINBOW CARROTS

Steps:

• Place carrots and enough water to cover in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain; return to pan., Add remaining ingredients. Cook over medium-high heat until carrots are glazed, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

LEMON-THYME ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Toss 2 bunches trimmed carrots and 2 sliced lemons on a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil, a few thyme sprigs and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves; season with salt and pepper. Roast at 425 degrees until the carrots are tender and the lemons are browned, 25 to 30 minutes.

MAKE AHEAD CITRUS CARROTS

Steps:

• Cook carrots in boiling water until tender but still crisp (10 to 12 minutes).
• While carrots cook, combine other ingredients in a microwave bowl and microwave on high for one minute.
• Once carrots cook drain and place in a microwaveable casserole dish with lid.
• Pour marmalade mixture over carrots and stir until marmalade mixture coats the carrots.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight (8-24 hours).
• Before reheating, stir.
• Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes stirring every few minutes.

ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Oil a sheet pan or a baking dish large enough to fit all of the carrots in a single layer. Place the carrots in a large bowl, and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano.
• Spread in an even layer in the prepared pan or baking dish. Cover with foil, and place in the oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, and if the carrots are not yet tender, turn the heat down to 375 degrees and return to the oven for 10 to 15 more minutes until tender. Add the parsley, stir gently, and taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.