CHEF JOHN'S FIVE-SPICE CARROTS

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These five-spice roast carrots are amazingly aromatic and delicious. The ingredients are so simple. Exotic, but familiar and not too exotic.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

7 large carrots, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut halved carrots in half again crosswise on the diagonal. Place carrots into a 2-quart baking dish and drizzle with vegetable oil; sprinkle with 5-spice powder and salt to taste. Toss lightly to coat carrots with oil and seasoning. Arrange carrots into an even layer.
  • Roast carrots in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; check for tenderness and stir if desired. Continue roasting until tender, 15 to 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 58 mg, Sugar 4 g

K. Jade
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I've never had five-spice carrots before, but I'm definitely going to make them again. They were so good!


Nabin Chy
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of honey next time.


Ahmad Altrsh
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I'm not a huge fan of five-spice powder, but I still liked this recipe. The carrots were tender and flavorful.


Kristina Warsow
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These carrots are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them!


Cratious Machekera
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The five-spice powder, orange zest, and honey all work together perfectly.


Sandesh Yadav
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These carrots are so easy to make. I just throw everything in a pan and let it cook. They're perfect for a weeknight meal.


Dalhatu Ibrahim
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. It's a great side dish for any meal.


IQRAR KALADI
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover carrots. I always have a few carrots in the fridge that I don't know what to do with. Now I can make these delicious carrots and not feel like I'm wasting food.


Vivianne Chikezie
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I'm not usually a big fan of carrots, but these were amazing. The five-spice powder really makes them special.


Jackie Green
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These carrots are so good! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Alica Schmidtova
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I absolutely love this recipe. The five-spice powder gives the carrots a delicious and unique flavor. I also love the addition of the orange zest. It really brightens up the dish.