Description
Ina Garten’s charred carrots recipe brings Mediterranean warmth to simple roasted vegetables with herbed olive oil. Crisp edges and tender centers make this side dish a perfect complement to grilled meats or salads you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs/680 g rainbow carrots, tops removed, unpeeled and scrubbed
- 1.5 tsps minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp syrupy balsamic vinegar
- Good olive oil
- Zest of ½ orange
- Juice of ½ orange
- Fleur de sel or sea salt
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F, positioning the rack 4 inches beneath the broiler element and activate the broiler function.
- Carrot Preparation: Trim and slice baby rainbow carrots in half lengthwise or cut larger carrots into 4-inch uniform segments, ensuring approximately ½ inch thickness for consistent roasting.
- Seasoning: Spread carrots on a sheet pan in a single layer, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle fresh thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper. Gently toss to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Roasting: Place the sheet pan under the broiler, keeping the oven door slightly ajar. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, tossing occasionally to achieve uniform charring and tenderness.
- Finishing Touches: Remove carrots from the oven and immediately zest and squeeze orange over the hot vegetables. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle fleur de sel or sea salt to enhance flavors. Serve warm or at room temperature, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Notes
- Prep with Care: Use baby rainbow carrots or slice larger ones uniformly to ensure even cooking and beautiful presentation.
- Oil Matters: Generously coat carrots with olive oil for perfect caramelization and prevent burning during high-heat broiling.
- Broiler Technique: Keep oven door slightly open to maintain broiler heat and prevent automatic shutoff, allowing consistent charring.
- Flavor Boost: Finish with orange zest, balsamic vinegar, and fleur de sel to elevate the carrots’ natural sweetness and add depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg