Name: Roasted Parsley Carrots Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-490379H10M20S
Total time: PT-490379H10M20S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb whole carrots; 2 tbsp ghee or butter; Salt to taste; 1½ tbsp dried parsley

Description

This Roasted Parsley Carrots recipe features tender, caramelized carrots roasted to perfection and finished with fragrant dried parsley. Simple yet flavorful, these carrots make a delightful side dish that pairs well with a variety of meals. Utilizing ghee or butter enhances the rich taste while roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

1 lb whole carrots

Fats and Seasonings

2 tbsp ghee or butter
Salt to taste
1½ tbsp dried parsley

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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 on the carrots.
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 the carrots.
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 they become tender when pierced with a fork and show some nice browning on the edges, which indicates 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 extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of black pepper or garlic powder before roasting.
Make sure to cut the carrots into similar sizes to ensure even cooking.
Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easier cleanup.
Ghee can be substituted with olive oil or regular butter based on preference.
Fresh parsley can be used at the end instead of dried if preferred.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American