Mediterranean Roasted Carrots Recipe
This Mediterranean Roasted Carrots Recipe features delicious roasted carrots coated and infused with classic Mediterranean flavors. This simple recipe will show you how to create a healthy, tasty and fragrant dish. Though it is fairly simple to create, it is truly worthy of holidays and special occasions. It is vegan, gluten free and simply delicious.
This recipe is part of Kosher Create’s free collection of HEALTHY CARROT RECIPES. For more healthy vegetable recipes, feel free to browse our VEGETABLE DISHES section. You might want to try an easy Baked Sweet Potato & Herbs Recipe that features an aromatic herbal duo.
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Mediterranean Roasted Carrots
Equipment
- 1 Large Baking Pan
- 3 Baking sheets
- Crinkle Cutter (you can use a regular knife as well)
- Large Heat-Resistant Dish (for mixing the carrots with the seasoning)
- Small Bowl (for mixing the seasoning)
Ingredients
- 5 cups Carrots (measured after cut into oval shaped pieces, approximately 8 carrots)
- Several Fresh Thyme Stalks With Leaves (washed well)
- 5 Garlic Cloves (peeled and washed)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Orange Rind (grate only the orange outer peel)
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar (without added sugar or additives)
- 1 tsp Salt (adjust to taste and health requirements)
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
Preheat The Oven & Gather The Ingredients
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Gather the ingredients.
Prepare The Carrots And Bake (Initially Without Seasoning)
- Peel the carrots and cut off the ends of both sides. Rinse with water.
- Using a crinkle cutter, cut thin oval shapes.
- Measure 5 cups of cut carrots.
- Spread the cut carrots in a baking pan lined with a baking sheet.
- Cover the carrots with another baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, place the baked carrots into a heat-resistant dish.
Prepare The Seasoning
- While the carrots bake, you can prepare the seasoning as explained below.
- Wash the thyme stalks and leaves well. Drain and set aside.
- Peel and wash the garlic cloves. Cut into thin oval shapes. The shape will mimic the carrot oval shape for an aesthetic look. Set aside.
- Prepare 1 tbsp fresh orange rind. Set Aside
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic cloves, orange rind, salt and ground black pepper.
Season The Carrots And Bake (For Additional 20 Minutes)
- Pour the mixed seasoning over the baked carrots (previously placed in a heat-resistant dish) and gently mix.
- Place a new baking sheet in the baking pan and spread the seasoned carrots in the pan. Spread the washed thyme stalks on the carrots.
- Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the carrots are golden.
- Gently remove the thyme leaves from the stalks. Be mindful to remove all stalks.
- Mix the thyme leaves with the carrots and your dish is ready.
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