Roasted carrots and red onions with pecans, fennel, and mint is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet carrots and onions are roasted until tender and caramelized, while the pecans add a nutty crunch and the fennel and mint provide a refreshing brightness. This dish is easy to make and can be served as a side dish or as a main course.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ROASTED CARROTS AND RED ONIONS WITH FENNEL AND MINT
Toasting the seeds and nuts in oil forms the base of a complex vinaigrette for simple roasted vegetables.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Bon Appétit Carrot Onion Fennel Side Mint Vegan Vegetarian Vegetable Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place carrots on a rimmed baking sheet and onions and fennel on another rimmed baking sheet. (Make sure to give them plenty of room, which is key to roasted veggies with nicely browned edges.) Drizzle vegetables with 2 Tbsp. oil, dividing evenly; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 20-25 minutes for carrots and 35-45 minutes for onions and fennel. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, cook sunflower seeds, coriander seeds, Aleppo pepper, paprika, and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until oil is gently bubbling around seeds and spices are fragrant (be careful not to burn), about 2 minutes. Let cool. Stir in vinegar and lemon juice; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
- Combine roasted carrots, fennel, and onions onto the same baking sheet, drizzle vinaigrette over, and toss to coat well; transfer to a platter.
- Just before serving, re-toss vegetables to pull up any dressing that may have settled at the bottom of the platter and scatter mint over top.
- Do Ahead
- Dish (without mint) can be made 3 hours ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.
ROASTED CARROTS AND RED ONIONS WITH PECANS, FENNEL, AND MINT
This is not your average roasted vegetable recipe. With unexpected additions like sherry vinegar, paprika, and mint-and the nutty addition of spiced pecans-this dish is a holiday must-have if you want to impress your food-fanatic friends.
Provided by American Pecans
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Main Dish
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place carrots on a rimmed baking sheet and onions and fennel on another rimmed baking sheet. (Make sure to give them plenty of room, which is key to roasted veggies with nicely browned edges.) Drizzle vegetables with 2 Tbsp. of pecan or olive oil, dividing evenly; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 20-25 minutes for carrots and 35-45 minutes for onions and fennel. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, cook pecans, coriander seeds, crushed red pepper flakes, paprika, and remaining 2 Tbsp. of pecan or olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until oil is gently bubbling around seeds and spices are fragrant (be careful not to burn), about 2 minutes. Let cool. Stir in red wine vinegar and lemon juice; season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
- Combine roasted carrots, fennel, and onions onto the same baking sheet, drizzle vinaigrette over, and toss to coat well; transfer to a platter.
- Just before serving, re-toss vegetables to pull up any dressing that may have settled at the bottom of the platter and scatter torn mint over top.
ROASTED CARROTS WITH HONEY AND MINT
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the carrots on the baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. When the butter has melted, remove the pan from the heat. Add the brown sugar and honey, and stir to combine.
- Pour the butter mixture over the carrots. Sprinkle with the mint, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Roast the carrots until tender and lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a platter and garnish with fresh mint.
ROASTED CARROTS AND ONIONS WITH FENNEL FRONDS AND HONEY
Lightly sweet and citrusy roasted carrots with the bright flavor and color of fennel fronds make a delicious side dish!
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Carrots
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine carrots, onion, and olive oil in a bowl. Toss to coat and place on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven until carrots are tender, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Whisk honey, butter, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Pour over carrots and onions in the bowl and toss to coat. Add fennel fronds and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 179.1 mg, Sugar 16.3 g
OVEN-ROASTED CARROTS AND ONIONS
The dry heat of the oven caramelizes the natural sugars in vegetables, which brings about an amazing depth of flavor. Baby carrots vary in size depending on time of year and where they are grown, so check for doneness after 30 to 40 minutes.
Provided by Bren
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk oil, vinegar, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl with a fork. Add carrots and turn to coat. Pour carrots onto the prepared sheet pan and nestle onions and garlic between them. Drizzle any remaining oil over the onions using a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables are soft and cooked through, turning after about 25 minutes, about 45 minutes total.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 381.6 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
ROASTED CARROTS AND RED ONION WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
I made this last year for the holidays, and it was terrific! I added the garlic (of course!) I use a combo of the butter and the olive oil, but Zaar would not let me say this in the recipe. (Or maybe I don't know how to word it right.) Can easily be doubled or even tripled. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Scoutie
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. If using the garlic, put whole, unpeeled head in a small saucepan with water to cover. Bring water to boil, then simmer to soften cloves and loosen skins, about 10 minutes. Drain and refresh garlic head under cold water. Separate cloves and peel.
- Put vegetables (excluding garlic) into a roasting pan large enough to hold them without crowding. Toss vegetables with butter and/or oil, balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with salt. Roast, stirring or shaking vegetables every 15 minutes for 30 minutes. Add garlic (if using) Raise heat to 425 degrees and continue roasting until tender and evenly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper; taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot or at room temperature.
ROASTED CARROTS & FENNEL
This addictive fennel recipe is a fresh take on one of my mother's standard wintertime dishes. I usually add more carrots-as many as the pans will hold. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine carrots, fennel, onion and lemon. Mix oil, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper; drizzle over carrot mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to 2 foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans., Roast 40-50 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SIMPLE ROASTED CARROTS & ONIONS
Ridiculously easy -- and they don't last in my house; even the picky eater wolfs down the carrots! Based on a recipe from Nov. '06 Sunset.
Provided by chakrates
Categories Onions
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Peel carrots and onions. Cut onions in quarters, leaving root ends in tact, so that they hold the quarters together. Cut carrots into 2 - 3" pieces, and if the carrots are really fat, cut them lengthwise into halvves or quarters. (You can adjust the quanitities of everything -- it's just that the program here wants specifics.).
- Put them onto a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan and drizzle with olive oil and salt and mix them with your hands so that they are lightly coated. The pan does really matter here -- if you use something with sides, they steam rather than roast.
- Roast for 15 minutes, turn and roast for 15 - 30 minutes more. At this point, they should be cooked, but they can go longer if they're not done. they should be crisp/tender (if they go longer, they get soft, which I'm starting to like, too) and have browned spots on them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 159.5, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 13.9, Protein 2.9
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots. Look for carrots that are firm and smooth, with no blemishes or cracks. Avoid carrots that are too thick, as they may be woody.
- Roast the carrots at a high temperature. This will help to caramelize the sugars in the carrots and create a delicious browned exterior.
- Add some aromatics to the roasting pan. This will help to infuse the carrots with flavor. Some good options include garlic, shallots, thyme, or rosemary.
- Don't overcrowd the roasting pan. If the carrots are too crowded, they will not roast evenly.
- Roast the carrots until they are tender. You can check this by piercing them with a fork. The carrots should be easily pierced, but they should not be mushy.
- Serve the carrots immediately. They are best enjoyed when they are hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Roasted carrots and red onions with pecans, fennel, and mint is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish or a special occasion dish, this recipe is sure to please.
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