Tuesday, May 24, 2011

What to do with Carrots? Great Carrot Recipe

I know sometimes we cook and feel like "Oh my, my dish is so plain" well, it could be that it is too plain and you may need to add a side to your dish, something healthy, colourful yet yummy! So, next time you are in the kitchen and want to add a side to your dish grab some carrots follow this recipe and you will be set with a great filling dish!

Roasted Carrots with Garlic

You will need the following :
1lb medium carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise
6 small garlic cloves, skin on
1 tbsp extra-virgin oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges
  Now you are ready for the next steps:
1. Heat oven to 425 degrees
2. Arrange carrots and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Roast, rotating pan once, until caramelized and tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Squeeze with lemon before serving. Use a knife to spread roasted garlic on carrots.

Fun Recipe Idea! Carrot Toppers
1. Add 1 tbsp torn fresh mint leaves before serving, then toss with 1 tbsp crumbled feta before serving, last sprinkle with 1/2 tsp curry powder before roasting.

xo ginny

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