Wednesday, April 2, 2014

roasted carrots . . . from farm stand to table, part 2




I shared photos of these beautiful long, slender carrots in yesterday's post, along with a few other Farmer's Market finds.

I wish I knew the proper name for them, because they're so vibrant and sweet, especially after they've been roasted in the oven. I like to leave a few inches of the carrot top on them, as it gives them an elegant look.  I serve roasted carrots throughout the year, but think that they're extra special this time of year.




Ingredients
12 carrots
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped


Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Wash the carrots. Using a peeler, remove outer layer of carrot. Chop the green tops approximately two inches from top of carrot. If the carrots are thick, pierce the thick part with a sharp knife. This will allow the carrot to cook evenly. 

Toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a sheet pan and roast in the oven for 20 minutes, until browned and tender.

Toss the carrots with chopped fresh parsley, season to taste, and serve. Enjoy!
Serves 4 to 6.










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16 comments:

  1. Yum! I love roasted carrots. This looks delicious.

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    1. Hi Shailynn, Thanks so much for coming by!
      I love anything roasted :0)
      Have a great weekend,
      Suzanne

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  2. Your roasted carrots would look so elegant on an Easter dinner! Thanks so much for sharing on our Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party! Please join us again next week!

    ~ Ashley

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  3. These days I'm loving any roasted vegetable and wonder why we didn't start preparing them that way long ago.

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  4. Yum! Can't Wait to try this.

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  5. oh these look so super yummy! I love the idea of leaving some green on, definitely looks classy and yet fun!

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  6. What a delicious way to get more veggies in my diet! These look awesome! Just pinned it to my veggie board. Maybe now I'll eat a little healthier!

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  7. Hello, These look so pretty and healthy! I love carrots and I was just looking for a simple yet elegant way to prepare carrots, and Taaada! Just pinned this one!
    Beautiful blog....
    Blessings, Roxy

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  8. These carrots look lovely!

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  9. So delicious and simple. And perfect for a pretty Easter table! Thanks for sharing at Fridays Unfolded! Pinned!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

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  10. These look so good and perfect for an Easter dinner! Pinned!
    Cathy
    www.threekidsandafish.com

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  11. I roast carrots the same exact way and they are delicious! (Although yours look way prettier!)

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  12. LOVE! I featured you on my blog for my Best of the Internet series! Head over and check it out! http://mommylikewhoa.com/2014/04/best-internet-volume-6/

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  13. These look delicious! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  14. Wow that does look really elegant, and I love that fork! I love how something so simple as leaving the green tops on can really jazz up a dish. Thanks for sharing with us on Snickerdoodle Sunday.

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  15. Anonymous12:06 PM

    What a great way to cook carrots. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Happy Easter, have a great weekend!

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