Рецепт How to Roast Whole Carrots
One of my earliest memories is hanging out in the side yard of the house I was born in (well, not BORN in…my parents were of the hospital birthing sort) with my mom and her pulling a carrot out of the ground. We washed it in the hose and I ate it right there and it tasted absolutely nothing like any other carrot I’d ever eaten. This is kind of a funny memory because my mother was not a gardener (I don’t know if it was because of a lack of skill or a lack of time, but I, her daughter, have a decidedly black thumb), but it instilled in me a love for freshly grown produce.
Here in Louisiana, farmer’s markets are starting to pop up and fresh, local produce is showing up in grocery stores. Every time I see these carrots with the beautiful leafy tops, I feel compelled to snag a bunch in hopes that they’ll taste as amazing as that straight-from-the-Earth carrot.
I’ve roasted baby carrots many times, but I haven’t roasted whole carrots until recently. My whole family was skeptical, but they’ve ended up being their favorite way to eat veggies, especially cooked veggies (which seem to be more offensive than raw veggies, at least at our house.) I often pair them up with baby Yukon Gold Potatoes, the itty bitty tiny ones. The smaller the carrots are, the better–I’ve actually found the topless organic carrots (ooh-la-la!) at my Walmart tend to be smaller, fresher, and tastier than the beautiful leafy-green carrots, not to mention quite a bit cheaper.
This recipe is deceptively simple–it tastes SO complex and amazing, but all you need are fresh carrots, extra-virgin olive oil (I love to mix half garlic and half lemon), kosher salt, and black pepper.
To get started, preheat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
If the carrots have the leafy tops, trim the tops down to about 2″.
Peel the carrots,
then drizzle the oil over the carrots and toss to coat evenly, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread evenly over prepared baking sheet.
If using potatoes, rub with oil and season with salt and pepper.
Roast in preheated oven for about 20 minutes (a little less if your carrots are tiny, more if your carrots are large and/or if you’re at a higher altitude. The time also depends on your personal preference; if you prefer them a little crispy, pull them out of the oven when the tops are starting to brown.) Remove from oven and serve immediately.
You can also pop these bad boys on the grill–just stick them on a hot grill over indirect heat for about 15-20 minutes, turning once halfway through. Your mind will be blown.
How to Roast Whole Carrots
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound whole carrots (the smaller the better)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (I love using half garlic and half lemon)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: Baby Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 pound), plus an additional tablespoon of olive oil (I love rosemary)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
Peel the carrots. If the carrots have the leafy tops, trim the tops down to about 2″. Drizzle the oil over the carrots and toss to coat evenly, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. If using potatoes, rub with oil and season with salt and pepper.
Roast in preheated oven for about 20 minutes (a little less if your carrots are tiny, more if your carrots are large and/or if you’re at a higher altitude. The time also depends on your personal preference; if you prefer them a little crispy, pull them out of the oven when the tops are starting to brown.) Remove from oven and serve immediately.
ON THE GRILL:
After seasoning the carrots with oil, salt, and pepper, place them on a hot grill over indirect heat for 15-20 minutes, turning once halfway through. Serve immediately.