Baked carrots: the recipe for a light and easy to prepare side dish
Ingredients :
already peeled carrots
500 gr
Garlic
1 clove
Extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp
Fine salt
q.b.
Parsley
q.b.
Baked carrots are a delicious and very light side dish , also ideal for those who follow a vegetarian or low-calorie diet. These are crunchy carrot sticks flavored with garlic and flavored with parsley, as in our recipe, or with other aromatic herbs of your taste, such as chives, thyme, mint, oregano or basil. Quick and easy, you just need to peel the carrots, cut them into sticks, season them with oil, salt and herbs, then cook them in the oven until they are golden brown and fragrant.
Baked carrots are the ideal preparation to accompany meat , fish or legume-based vegetable dishes; they are excellent both hot and at room temperature, the important thing is that they are tasty and crunchy at the right point. If you don’t like the taste of garlic or simply don’t digest it, you can use shallots which will make the carrots more delicate. You can add sesame seeds , flaked almonds, sweet paprika or pass the carrots in a breading based on minced hazelnuts, for an even more enjoyable crunchy effect.
Find out how to prepare baked carrots by following the step-by-step procedure and tips. Also try pan-fried carrots and sweet and sour carrots .
How to prepare baked carrots
Step 1
Wash and peel the carrots with a potato peeler1.
Step 2
Cut the carrots first in half lengthwise and then into sticks2.
Step 3
Arrange the carrots on a baking tray lined with parchment paper3.
Step 4
Add the whole garlic or, if you prefer, cut into wedges4.
Step 5
Season with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil5.
Step 6
Add the salt6.
Step 7
Mix with your hands to distribute the seasoning7.
Step 8
Bake the pan with the carrots at 200°C for 35-40 minutes, turning them a couple of times8.
Step 9
Halfway through cooking, add some chopped fresh parsley9.
Step 10
When they are cooked, take the carrots out of the oven, arrange them in a serving dish and serve immediately, adding more fresh parsley10.
storage
Baked carrots can be kept in the refrigerator for a couple of days , covered with transparent film or sealed in an airtight container.
