Best 9 Roasted Candied Carrots Recipes

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**Roasted Candied Carrots: A Sweet and Savory Side Dish for Any Occasion**

Roasted candied carrots are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. This article provides three different recipes for roasted candied carrots, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic candied carrot dish made with brown sugar, butter, and spices. The second recipe adds a bit of heat with the addition of chili powder and cayenne pepper. The third recipe is a healthier version that uses maple syrup and honey as sweeteners. All three recipes are easy to follow and will result in a delicious and flavorful side dish that will be a hit with your family and friends. Whether you are looking for a classic candied carrot dish or a healthier alternative, this article has a recipe for you.

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

ROASTED CARROTS



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Get the most out of your root vegetables with Ina Garten's Roasted Carrots recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 carrots
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill or parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • If the carrots are thick, cut them in half lengthwise; if not, leave whole. Slice the carrots diagonally in 1 1/2-inch-thick slices. (The carrots will shrink while cooking so make the slices big.) Toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a sheet pan in 1 layer and roast in the oven for 20 minutes, until browned and tender.
  • Toss the carrots with minced dill or parsley, season to taste, and serve.

HONEY ROASTED CARROTS



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Simple. Easy. Delicious.

Provided by FrackFamily5 CA->CT

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 carrots, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup honey
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the whole carrots into a baking dish, and drizzle with olive oil. Mix until the carrots are completely covered with olive oil. Pour on the honey, then season to taste with salt and pepper; mix until evenly coated.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, or cooked to your desired degree of doneness, 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 124 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

ROASTED CANDIED CARROTS



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Enjoy these tasty roasted carrots - perfect for side dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 bag (2 lb) fresh carrots, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Place 15x10x1-inch pan in oven 10 minutes to preheat. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix all ingredients except carrots until blended. Add carrots; toss to coat.
  • Spray hot pan with cooking spray. Place carrots in single layer in pan.
  • Roast uncovered 30 minutes, stirring once, until golden brown. Immediately remove carrots from pan.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

SWEET CANDIED CARROTS



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These tender, vibrant carrots have a buttery glaze and a mild sweetness. It's a simple dish, but it sure makes carrots seem special.-P Lauren Fay-Neri, Syracuse, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds carrots, cut into sticks
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a large saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. , In the same pan, combine the butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper; cook and stir until butter is melted. Return carrots to the pan; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CANDIED CARROTS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch young carrots, with tops
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 orange, zested and halved
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut off all but 1-inch of the carrot tops, leaving a little green. Put the carrots in a large shallow pan, add the oil, and season with salt and pepper. Turn to coat the carrots. Stick them in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until the carrots are fork-tender.
  • In the meantime, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Swirl the pan around and cook until the butter begins to become brown and nutty. Squeeze in the juice from the orange halves, add the zest, brown sugar, cumin and cinnamon and continue to cook for 2 minutes or until syrupy.
  • Remove the carrots from the oven, drizzle the orange brown butter over the carrots and serve.

CANDIED CARROTS



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My family's favorite vegetable. They are great for the holidays, too!

Provided by Denyse

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter, diced
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place carrots in a pot of salted water. Bring water to a boil, reduce heat to a high simmer and cook about 20 to 30 minutes. Do not cook the carrots to a mushy stage!
  • Drain the carrots, reduce the heat to its lowest possible setting and return the carrots to the pan. Stir in butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, until sugar is bubbly. Serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 123.2 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

OVEN-ROASTED CARROTS



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My seven children and 15 grandchildren really look forward to carrots when they're prepared this flavorful way. As a cook at our local school, I served two generations of my brood, plus relatives and friends from all over our area.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds baby carrots
4 small onions, quartered
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 to 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Place the carrots, onions and garlic in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Drizzle with oil and vinegar. Sprinkle with the thyme, salt and pepper; gently toss to coat., Cover and bake for 20 minutes; stir. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes; stir again. Bake until carrots are crisp-tender, 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HONEY-GLAZED ROAST CARROTS



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Roasting carrots intensifies their flavour and the honey and vinegar make them deliciously sweet and sour

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

1kg Chantenay or other small carrots
3 tbsp sunflower oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp clear honey

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Tip the carrots into a roasting tin and toss with the sunflower oil and some salt and pepper. Roast for 30 mins.
  • Drizzle the vinegar and honey over the carrots, toss well and return to the oven for a further 20 mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

MAPLE GLAZED ROASTED CARROTS



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Make and share this Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by IHeartDogs

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb precut baby carrots
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
  • In shallow baking dish, toss carrots with oil and salt to coat.
  • Roast in oven for 10 minutes.
  • Heat butter in small saucepan until golden brown (dont burn!), remove from heat and add maple syrup.
  • Drizzle over carrots and shake pan to coat.
  • Return to oven and continue to roast for another 8 minutes, or until brown and tender.
  • Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots: Smaller carrots with a uniform size will cook more evenly.
  • Peel the carrots thinly: This will help the carrots caramelize and brown beautifully.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Leave enough space between the carrots so they can roast evenly.
  • Use a high-quality olive oil: This will add a delicious flavor to the carrots.
  • Season the carrots generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.
  • Roast the carrots until they are tender and caramelized: This will take about 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve the carrots warm or at room temperature: They are delicious on their own or as a side dish.

Conclusion:

Roasted candied carrots are a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be roasted in advance, making them a great option for busy weeknights. The carrots are naturally sweet and caramelized, and the addition of maple syrup and spices adds a delicious flavor. Whether you are serving them as a side dish or as a snack, roasted candied carrots are sure to be a hit.

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