Roasted carrots and peas are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This classic combination of vegetables is versatile and can be enjoyed on its own or served as a side dish to grilled meats or roasted chicken. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots and peas, and the addition of herbs and spices adds flavor and complexity to the dish. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a healthy and flavorful addition to your holiday table, roasted carrots and peas are a great choice.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
ROASTED CARROTS AND PEAS
Steps:
- Preheat a rimmed baking sheet in a 450 degrees F oven. Quarter 1 1/2 pounds carrots lengthwise and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon each ground coriander and ground ginger, and salt to taste. Spread on the hot baking sheet and roast 20 minutes; stir in 1 cup thawed frozen peas and roast 4 more minutes. Toss with chopped parsley and lime juice.
HERB-ROASTED SALMON, POTATOES, CARROTS, AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS
Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley
Categories Herb Potato Roast Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Seafood Salmon Carrot Healthy Sugar Snap Pea Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Toss green onions, dill, cilantro, and mint in small bowl. Set herb mixture aside. Toast coriander seeds in small dry skillet over medium heat until slightly darker in color and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Cool. Crush in mortar with pestle, or place in plastic bag and coarsely crush with mallet or rolling pin.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, and half of crushed coriander in 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper; add to baking dish and turn to coat. Let salmon marinate at least 15 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
- Mix yogurt, tahini, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel in small bowl. Stir in half of herb mixture.
- Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 400°F. Brush 2 large rimmed baking sheets with oil. Toss potatoes, carrots, remaining coriander, and 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Spread potato mixture on 1 baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast on top oven rack until almost tender, about 18 minutes.
- Meanwhile, arrange salmon on second oiled sheet. Toss snap peas with remaining marinade in dish; stir into potato mixture.
- Transfer sheet with potato mixture to lower oven rack. Place sheet with salmon on upper oven rack. Roast salmon until just opaque in center and vegetables until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Transfer salmon to platter. Mix remaining herb mixture into vegetables; spoon vegetables around salmon. Garnish with lemon wedges; serve with yogurt sauce.
- Available at some supermarkets, natural foods stores, and Middle Eastern markets.
ROASTED CHICKEN WITH STAR ANISE SAUCE, GINGER CARROTS AND SNAP PEAS
Provided by Whitney Chen
Time 3h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Clean the chicken and sprinkle the entire bird, inside and out, with salt and pepper. Stuff the bird with the oranges, garlic, onions, celery, rosemary and thyme. Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan and bake for 20 minutes. If the chicken is browning too quickly, turn the oven down to 375 degrees F and cook until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees, about 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, tent with foil and let rest 30 minutes. While the chicken is cooking, work on the garnishes.
- For the snow peas and carrots: Fill a large pot with water, season with salt and bring to a boil. Prepare an ice bath by placing ice cubes and water in a bowl. Set aside. Dump the snap peas into the boiling water and cook until al dente. Be sure to test the peas as they are cooking to prevent them from overcooking. Use a slotted spoon to remove the snow peas from the water and plunge into the ice bath. Remove from the ice when cool and reserve until service.
- Put the carrots, ginger, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons butter and brown sugar in a saute pan and add water until the carrots are barely covered. The carrots should be in a single layer. Put on high heat and cook until all the water is nearly evaporated. Cover and set aside for service.
- For the star anise sauce: Combine the stock, soy sauce, anise seeds, honey, vinegar, sesame oil and thyme and reduce until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
- Once the chicken has rested, carve the bird by removing the legs from the thighs and slicing the breasts in half. Pour any juices that have collected in the pan into the sauce and hold warm over low heat.
- To finish the snap peas, heat a saute pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter. Once it is bubbly, add the garlic and snap peas. Season with salt and pepper. To finish the carrots, gently reheat over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to moisten.
- Once everything is hot, serve a piece of white and dark meat garnished with the carrots, snap peas and drizzled with the sauce.
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots. For roasting, look for carrots that are firm and smooth, with no blemishes or cracks. Avoid carrots that are too large, as they will take longer to cook and may not roast evenly.
- Cut the carrots evenly. This will help them cook evenly. If you are roasting baby carrots, you can leave them whole. Otherwise, cut the carrots into 1-2 inch pieces.
- Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. This will help them to brown and caramelize in the oven.
- Roast the carrots at a high temperature. This will help them to caramelize and develop a slightly crispy exterior. Roast the carrots at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
- Add peas in the last 5 minutes of roasting. This will ensure that the peas are cooked through but still retain their bright green color.
- Serve the roasted carrots and peas immediately. They can be served as a side dish or as a main course.
Conclusion:
Roasted carrots and peas are a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and they are also low in calories and fat. If you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, roasted carrots and peas are a great option.
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