ROASTED CARROTS, THANKSGIVING FAVORITE

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Roasted Carrots, Thanksgiving Favorite image

Carrots are sweet and roasting makes them even sweeter. The seasonings were just right. I didn't need to roast as long as the recipe stated. Since cooking times vary with ovens, watch these really close.

Provided by Teresa Bailey

Categories     Vegetables

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lb carrots, cleaned
2 Tbsp butter, melted
8 medium shallots
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped fine
2 Tbsp lemon juice
salt, pepper to taste
olive oil to drizzle over

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare carrots by halving them cross-wise and cutting them length-wise to make even sized pieces. The pieces should be larger than a matchstick and bigger than bite-sized.
  • 2. Peel all the shallots. Dice two shallots and halve the rest.
  • 3. Adjust oven rack to middle position. Heat to 425 degrees.
  • 4. In a bowl, combine ingredients tossing to coat.
  • 5. Transfer carrots to foil or parchment lined baking sheet. Spread into a single layer.
  • 6. Cover baking sheet tightly with foil and cook for 15 minutes.
  • 7. Remove foil and continue to cook, stirring twice, until carrots are well browned and tender, 30-35 minutes. Serve hot.

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