Description
Barefoot Contessa’s roasted carrots recipe delivers sweet, caramelized vegetable perfection with minimal ingredients. Garlic, herbs, and olive oil combine to create a simple side dish that elevates humble carrots into a restaurant-quality accompaniment you will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch diagonal slices
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) olive oil
- 1.25 tsps kosher salt (or sea salt)
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsps (4 g) fresh dill or flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack in middle and preheat to 200°C (fan 180°C) / 400°F. Line large baking tray with parchment paper for effortless roasting and cleanup.
- Carrot Preparation: Trim carrot ends and slice lengthwise if thick, creating uniform pieces. Cut diagonally into robust 4-centimeter segments to guarantee consistent cooking and caramelization.
- Flavor Infusion: Transfer carrot pieces to mixing bowl. Coat generously with extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss meticulously using tongs to ensure comprehensive seasoning and even distribution.
- Roasting Technique: Spread carrots across baking tray in single, spacious layer. Avoid overcrowding to promote optimal caramelization and prevent steaming. Each piece should have room to develop golden, crisp edges.
- Finishing and Serving: Roast for 20 minutes until carrots transform into tender, slightly crisp pieces with rich caramelized surfaces. Remove from oven and immediately garnish with finely chopped fresh dill or parsley. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve warm as an elegant side dish.
Notes
- Uniform Cutting: Slice thicker carrots lengthwise to ensure even cooking and consistent caramelization across all pieces.
- Oil Coating Technique: Generously drizzle olive oil and toss thoroughly to create a complete, flavorful exterior that promotes perfect roasting.
- Spacing Matters: Spread carrots in a single layer without crowding to allow proper caramelization and prevent steaming.
- Herbal Finish: Sprinkle fresh herbs like dill or parsley immediately after roasting to add brightness and elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg