Best 13 Roasted Baby Carrots Recipes

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Roasted baby carrots are a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be roasted in the oven or on the grill. This article provides three different recipes for roasted baby carrots, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is for a classic roasted baby carrot dish with olive oil, salt, and pepper. The second recipe adds a bit of sweetness with a honey glaze, while the third recipe gets a kick from a spicy chili powder rub. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these tender and flavorful roasted baby carrots.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED BABY CARROTS



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Looking for an easy side dish recipe? Then try these baby carrots which are baked with herbs in just 45 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bag (16 ounces) plus 1 bag (8 ounces) baby-cut carrots (9 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray.
  • Mix all ingredients except carrots in large bowl. Add both bags of carrots; toss to coat. Spread carrots in pan.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

ROASTED POTATOES AND BABY CARROTS WITH GARLIC



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I just purchase a small bag of baby carrots and use the whole bag for this, or use regular peeled carrots cut into about 2-inch chunks. Try to use a good quality olive oil for this. After you have been making this for a while you will know just how much to adjust your salt and garlic, the amounts listed are about the amounts I use when I make this, but all ingredients can be adjusted to suit taste, if you are a garlic-lover use lots of garlic, after cooking the garlic flavor will mellow and will not as strong, so don't be intimated by 8 cloves! This can be made hours in advance and just rewarmed. If you find that the baby carrots are done before the potatoes just remove them to a bowl. I make this very often, it is a simple side dish with lots of flavor, I roast all of my root veggies using the same method and ingredients, rutabagas, parsnips, beets, large chunky size carrots and even sweet potatoes or yams, just peel them and chop into 2-inch pieces (larger size for yams). This is a fantastic side dish, simple and delicious!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 -3 lbs red potatoes, peeled and cut into about 2-inch pieces
5 -6 cups baby carrots (can use more or less)
4 -8 garlic cloves, finely chopped (garlic lovers use 8, can even use a whole bulb!)
1/3 cup olive oil (you can use more or less)
2 tablespoons coarse salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Dry the veggies well with a paper towel and place in a large bowl.
  • Prepare a large non-stick baking sheet, you can line with foil and spray the foil liberally with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl combine olive oil, chopped garlic, coarse salt and black pepper; mix well to combine.
  • Pour over the veggies and toss to coat with a wooden spoon or clean hands.
  • Set oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Roast in oven for about 30 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender, tossing occasionally with a spatula (might take more or less time depending on the size of potatoes).

ROSEMARY ROASTED BABY CARROTS



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Baby carrots go over big when seasoned with the subtle taste of rosemary. I like to sprinkle raisins on top for a combination of sweet and savory. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds fresh baby carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place carrots in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix oil, brown sugar, garlic and seasonings; add to carrots and toss to coat., Transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Roast 25-30 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED ASPARAGUS, BABY CARROTS, AND SCALLIONS



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Entered for safe-keeping. From Woman's World, 4/14/08. Reviewers have suggested cutting the carrots smaller or roast them 10 minutes before adding the other vegetables, so please use your judgment.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb asparagus, trimmed
8 ounces baby carrots, trimmed
12 scallions, root ends trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • On jellyroll pan, toss asparagus, carrots and scallions with oil, salt, rosemary and pepper.
  • Roast until tender, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.

ORANGE-ROASTED BABY CARROTS WITH HONEY



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Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Citrus     Vegetable     Side     Roast     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Orange     Carrot     Fall     Honey     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds slender baby carrots, trimmed, scrubbed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
1 teaspoon (packed) finely grated orange peel
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
Fleur de sel or Maldon sea salt*
*Sea salts are available at some supermarkets and specialty foods stores and online from chefshop.com.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange carrots in single layer on rimmed baking sheet. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and orange peel; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss. Pour orange juice over; cover tightly with foil. Roast until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Remove foil. Increase oven to 450°F. Drizzle honey over carrots. Roast uncovered until carrots are tender and browned in spots, about 10 minutes longer. Transfer carrots and any juices to platter. Drizzle lightly with additional olive oil. Sprinkle with fleur de sel.

ROASTED MAPLE-GLAZED BABY CARROTS WITH DRIED GRAPES



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     side dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound small green seedless grapes, washed and plucked (3 cups)
Vegetable spray
2 pounds baby carrots
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped sage
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250 degrees. Put grapes in a bowl and spray lightly with vegetable oil. Toss to coat. Turn grapes into a 12-inch non-stick ovenproof skillet. Dry in oven, tossing grapes every 20 minutes or so, until skin shrivels and grapes are tawny and lightly caramelized, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Remove from oven and set aside. (Grapes can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.)
  • Place carrots on paper towel-lined pan to dry. Increase oven temperature to 500 degrees. Place broiler pan or heavy roasting pan in oven. In small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and cook until golden brown. Add sage leaves, maple syrup and dried grapes. Swirl to combine and turn off heat, but leave on burner to keep warm.
  • Place carrots, olive oil and salt in a bowl and toss, rubbing oil and salt into carrots. Turn carrots onto hot pan in oven in a single layer. Roast, shaking pan occasionally, until carrots have begun to color and are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour grape mixture over carrots and toss with heat-proof spatula to coat. Roast until glaze begins to set and carrots are tender and spotty-brown, about 5 minutes more. Remove carrots from oven and sprinkle with lemon peel and pepper. Transfer to warm bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 126, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 381 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED BABY CARROTS WITH THYME



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Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of vegetables and this recipe is no exception. The recipe was a grocery store handout and has been adjusted only slightly.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb baby carrots
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
black pepper, freshly ground
1 green onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine the carrots with the oil, thyme and salt; tossing well.
  • Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes or until fork tender and lightly browned, stirring every 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and place in serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle with lemon zest, pepper and green onion, toss well and serve immediately.

ROASTED FENNEL AND BABY CARROTS



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Roast     Christmas     Easter     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Fennel     Carrot     Spring     Vegan     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 bunches baby carrots, peeled and trimmed, leaving 1/2 inch of stems intact
2 medium fennel bulbs, stalks discarded and bulbs cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat oven to 450°F. (If you are making just this dish, you can put oven rack in middle position and roast vegetables on that rack throughout.)
  • Toss carrots and fennel with olive oil, water, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper and arrange in 1 layer in a 17- by 11-inch shallow baking pan. Cover pan with foil and roast vegetables in lower third of oven 10 minutes, then uncover and roast, turning occasionally, 10 minutes more. Switch pan to upper third of oven and roast until vegetables are tender and browned, about 10 minutes more.

ROASTED BABY CARROTS, WITH CHILE, MINT AND ORANGE GLAZE



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Provided by Daniel Patterson

Categories     Side     Roast     Easter     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Mint     Root Vegetable     Carrot     Low Cholesterol     Orange Juice     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 bunches baby carrots (about 32), trimmed, peeled
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk juice, 1 tablespoon oil, and vinegar in small bowl to blend; set aside.
  • Stir remaining 1 tablespoon oil, crushed red pepper, and salt in medium bowl. Add carrots and toss to coat. Scrape carrot mixture onto large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange carrots in single layer.
  • Roast carrots until almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes (depending on size). Add juice mixture and toss to blend. Roast until juices are reduced to glaze and coat carrots, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes longer. Season to taste with more salt, if desired. Transfer carrots to large bowl; add mint and orange peel and toss to blend. Transfer to serving bowl.

SAVORY ROASTED BABY CARROTS



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These salty little morsels are better than french fries, IMHO. You can go a little heavier on any of the seasonings, to taste, sometimes I even add a touch of cayenne for those who like a *kick*-

Provided by jrthrmn

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) bag baby carrots
3 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Toss the carrots with the olive oil, thoroughly coating all the carrots. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet (I like to line mine with foil, makes for easy cleanup). Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, stirring them around every 10 minutes. The carrots will become browned and caramelized, and the littlest ones may get quite brown, I have found they are just as delicious (maybe the most delicious) and leave them alone :) After they are roasted, sprinkle with the seasonings, and toss together to distribute the seasonings evenly throughout.

ORANGE ROASTED BABY CARROTS



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This is an easy and delicious way to cook carrots. Try to choose a bag that is fairly dry (not been sprayed over and over by the grocery store mister) so that they will caramalize better.

Provided by Paja9203

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 lb) bag baby carrots
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 475 degrees.
  • Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Toss the carrots, oil and salt together, put them on the cookie sheet in a single layer, and place in the oven.
  • Meanwhile, in a small pan, heat the marmalade, ginger and water.
  • After 12 minutes, shake the cookie sheet and drizzle the marmalade mixture over the carrots.
  • Continue roasting for another 8 minutes or until desired degree of doneness is reached.

SPICE-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED BABY CARROTS



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Pork tenderloin goes perfectly with sweet baby carrots. The bags of machine-cut "baby" carrots contain too much moisture and won’t roast nicely. Instead, use true baby carrots or larger carrots cut into long, slender fingers about the size of young carrots.

Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Roast     Low Cal     High Fiber     Father's Day     Dinner     Pork Tenderloin     Carrot     Spring     Healthy     Jalapeño     Cumin     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Carrots:
2 pounds baby carrots, peeled, trimmed, leaving 1/2 inch of green tops attached
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, diced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 small jalapeño (preferably red), seeded, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder*
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Pork:
2 1-to 1 1/4-pound pork tenderloins
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika**
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • For carrots:
  • Arrange carrots on large rimmed baking sheet. Whisk 2 tablespoons water and all remaining ingredients in small bowl; pour over carrots and toss to coat. Cover tightly with heavy-duty foil. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Toss to coat before continuing.
  • For pork:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast carrot mixture covered until just tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, arrange pork tenderloins on another rimmed baking sheet. Stir oregano, cumin, chile powder, smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon coarse salt in small bowl; rub mixture all over tenderloins. Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork to skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return to rimmed baking sheet.
  • Remove foil from carrots. Nestle pork among carrots on baking sheet, arranging carrots in single layer around pork. Roast uncovered until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 145°F, stirring carrots occasionally if beginning to caramelize, about 18 minutes. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer pork to work surface. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange carrots on platter. Top with pork slices, drizzling any pan juices over.
  • Available in the spice section of many supermarkets and at Latin markets.
  • ** Sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.

MARJORAM ROASTED POTATOES AND BABY CARROTS



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This is an easy recipe and easy clean up if you cover baking pan with foil. Adds a little flavor crispness to vegetables, an alternative to steamed.

Provided by Rhonda O

Categories     Vegetables

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium potato
7 small baby carrots
3 Tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp marjoram
dash(es) salt and pepper
dash(es) garlic and onion powder

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425° Wash potatoes and baby carrots. I chose to peel the potatoes ( your choice ) Cube potatoes, leave carrots whole.
  • 2. Add vegetables to a bowl, add 2 Tbsp. cooking oil add spices. Toss to coat.
  • 3. Drizzle the rest of the cooking oil on a baking pan. Add vegetables. Place in oven to roast. Turn over vegetables using tongs after 10 to 15 minutes. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose small, tender carrots: Smaller carrots will cook more evenly and quickly than larger ones.
  • Trim the carrots: Cut off the green tops and any blemishes.
  • Peel the carrots if desired: Peeling the carrots is optional, but it will give them a more polished look.
  • Toss the carrots with oil and seasonings: This will help them to brown and caramelize in the oven.
  • Roast the carrots at a high temperature: This will help them to develop a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
  • Stir the carrots occasionally: This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Remove the carrots from the oven when they are tender: You can test this by piercing them with a fork. They should be tender but still have a slight bite to them.
  • Serve the carrots immediately: Roasted carrots are best served hot out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Roasted baby carrots are a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they can be prepared in just a few minutes. With a little planning, you can have a batch of roasted baby carrots on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give roasted baby carrots a try. You won't be disappointed!

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