Best 6 Sweet Roasted Carrots Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to cook carrots? Sweet roasted carrots are a perfect side dish for any occasion. They are simple to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The natural sweetness of the carrots is enhanced by roasting, and the addition of a few simple ingredients, such as olive oil, salt, and pepper, creates a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. Whether you are serving sweet roasted carrots as a side dish for a weeknight meal or as part of a special occasion dinner, they are sure to be a hit.

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

AIR FRYER SWEET AND SPICY ROASTED CARROTS



Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy Roasted Carrots image

These tender and roasted carrots cooked in the air fryer can be on your table in less than half an hour. Tossed in a honey-butter sauce and sprinkled with your choice of fresh basil, chives, or just salt and pepper.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 serving cooking spray
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon hot honey (such as Mike's Hot Honey®)
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ pound baby carrots
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine butter, honey, orange zest, and cardamom in a bowl. Remove 1 tablespoon of the sauce to a separate bowl and set aside. Add carrots to the remaining sauce and toss until all are well coated. Transfer carrots to the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry until carrots are roasted and fork tender, tossing every 7 minutes, for 15 to 22 minutes. Mix orange juice with reserved honey-butter sauce. Toss with carrots until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 206.4 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

ROOT VEGETABLE TAGINE WITH SWEET POTATOES, CARROTS, TURNIPS, AND SPICE-ROASTED CHICKPEAS



Root Vegetable Tagine with Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Turnips, and Spice-Roasted Chickpeas image

Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Roast     Low Fat     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Chickpea     Root Vegetable     Carrot     Turnip     Sweet Potato/Yam     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
4 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/4 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled carrots
1 celery stalk, chopped
4 cups water
1 1/4 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes
(yams), peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound turnips (about 2 medium), peeled, cut into 3/4-inch wedges
3/4 cup brine-cured green olives, pitted, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (about 1 ounce; not oil-packed), thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 10-ounce box plain couscous (cooked according to package directions)
Spice-Roasted Chickpeas

Steps:

  • Toast coriander, cumin, and caraway seeds in small skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Cool. Transfer to spice mill; process until finely ground. Transfer to small bowl. Add red pepper, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Mix lemon slices, lemon juice, and 4 teaspoons coarse salt in small skillet. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until lemon slices are almost tender, about 10 minutes. Cool preserved lemon. Drain and chop. DO AHEAD: Spice blend and preserved lemon can be made 1 week ahead. Store spice blend airtight at room temperature. Transfer preserved lemon to small bowl; cover and chill.
  • Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; sprinkle with salt and sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add toasted spice blend, garlic, and tomato paste; stir 1 minute. Add carrots and celery; stir 2 minutes. Add chopped preserved lemon, 4 cups water, sweet potatoes, turnips, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer with lid ajar until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Stir in parsley, cilantro, and mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  • Spoon couscous into large bowl, spreading out to edges and leaving well in center. Spoon vegetable tagine into well in center. Sprinkle Spice-Roasted Chickpeas over and serve.

SERENA'S ROASTED POTATOES, CARROTS, AND SWEET POTATOES



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I got the idea from this recipe from my boyfriend's stepmother Serena. I tweaked it a bit: added the sweet potatoes and brown sugar and it's perfect! It's warm and yummy comfort food.

Provided by Jaime Hanrahan

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into chunks
6 large carrots, cut into matchstick-sized pieces
2 large sweet potatoes, cut into chunks
¼ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Place Yukon gold potatoes, carrots, and sweet potatoes in a roasting pan. Pour melted butter over the vegetables and sprinkle brown sugar on top. Stir briefly to combine.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring once or twice, until vegetables are tender, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 148.8 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

SWEET ROASTED CARROTS WITH ONIONS AND APPLES



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This is my own concoction and I was very brave by trying it for the first time with guests. It was a hit. It has an almost sweet and sour feel.

Provided by eightthirty

Categories     Apple

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs baby carrots
1/2 large onion, sliced into large slices (like seashells)
3 red apples, sliced
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sugar (or substitute)
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons pancake syrup
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Marinate 1-1/2 lbs baby carrots in mixture of apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, olive oil, sugar, 1/4 cup water and pancake syrup for 1 hour.
  • 45 minutes into marinating:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Slice onions and apples.
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp lemon juice over onions and apples to keep apples from browning.
  • Cooking:.
  • Cook carrots in marinade in 8 x 10 pan for 40 minutes at 350°F.
  • Cook onions and apples together in 8 x 10 pan for 40 minutes at 350°F Add 1/4 cup water.
  • Reduce oven heat to 200°F Cook for 15 additional minutes.
  • Serve:.
  • Drain carrots.
  • Add onions and apples.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 103.3, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 37.2, Protein 1

ROASTED SWEET PEPPERS AND CARROTS WITH ORANGE AND HAZELNUTS



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Fresh slices of citrus give a jolt of energy to roasted peppers and carrots while also complementing their natural sweetness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 small orange bell peppers, halved and seeded
5 medium carrots, trimmed, scrubbed, and halved
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 navel orange, peel and pith removed, sliced
1 clementine, peel and pith removed, sliced
1/4 cup fresh goat cheese
1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle peppers and carrots with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, flipping once, until golden brown and tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Arrange roasted carrots and peppers with the citrus on a platter. Top with crumbled goat cheese and hazelnuts. Whisk vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 g, Cholesterol 11 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 180 g

SWEET ROASTED CARROTS



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Make and share this Sweet Roasted Carrots recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup crumbled precooked bacon
4 cups baby carrots
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Stir together honey, butter and crumbled bacon in a small bowl until smooth and set aside.
  • Place carrots and water into an ungreased 9-by-9-inch baking dish, cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and stir in butter mixture.
  • Bake another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Tips:

  • Choose the right carrots: Look for carrots that are about the same size and thickness. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Peel and cut the carrots: Peel the carrots and cut them into 2-inch pieces. You can also leave them whole if you prefer.
  • Toss the carrots with oil and seasonings: In a large bowl, combine the carrots, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme. Toss until the carrots are evenly coated.
  • Roast the carrots: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast them for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized.
  • Serve immediately: Roasted carrots are best served immediately. You can garnish them with fresh herbs, such as parsley or cilantro.

Conclusion:

Roasted carrots are a simple but delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a healthy and nutritious way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that will be a hit at your next meal.

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