Description
This Roasted Parsley Carrots recipe offers a simple, flavorful way to enjoy tender and caramelized carrots with a buttery finish and a fresh herbal touch. Perfect as a vibrant side dish, these carrots are roasted to perfection with ghee or butter, lightly salted, and garnished with dried parsley for a delightful aroma and color contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 lb whole carrots
Fat and Seasoning
- 2 tbsp ghee or butter
- Salt to taste
Herbs
- 1½ tbsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s fully heated when you’re ready to roast the carrots. Proper preheating ensures even cooking and helps develop caramelization.
- Prepare the carrots: Peel the carrots completely to remove the outer skin. Then cut them into sticks approximately 2½-3 inches long and ½-1 inch wide. Uniform sizing ensures the carrots cook evenly and creates a nice presentation.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the carrot sticks on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap. This spacing allows for proper air circulation, which is essential for roasting rather than steaming.
- Add fat and seasoning: Distribute the ghee or butter in small portions over the carrots. The heat of the oven will melt it evenly across all the carrots. Sprinkle salt over the carrots according to your taste preference.
- Roast the carrots: Bake for 25-30 minutes in the preheated oven. The carrots are done when tender when pierced with a fork and show some nice browning on the edges, indicating caramelization and enhanced flavor.
- Finish with herbs: Just before serving, sprinkle the dried parsley evenly over the roasted carrots. This adds a fresh color contrast and herbal aroma that complements the natural sweetness of the roasted carrots.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use butter instead of ghee or vice versa.
- Ensure carrots are cut uniformly to cook evenly.
- If dried parsley is not available, fresh parsley can be used but add it after roasting to preserve freshness.
- For added depth, consider adding a pinch of black pepper or garlic powder before roasting.
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent any melted butter or ghee from dripping into the oven.
