Our wonderful recipe creator, chef, and food stylist Veda Sankaran channeled our “buy fresh, buy local” passion into a New Year’s Day feast of flavor. Her simple ghee-honey-and-turmeric recipe for roasted carrots pairs well with any winter meal. Turmeric is a great health booster, so it’s perfect for turning over the proverbial new leaf. Talk about a side dish that’s both delicious and good for you.
Tips for Selecting Carrots for Roasting
When selecting carrots, look for those that are firm, smooth, and free of blemishes. Opt for vibrant orange carrots, as a deeper color often indicates higher beta-carotene content. Thinner carrots tend to cook more evenly, but thicker ones can add a heartier texture that some may prefer, so this decision is truly up to you. If you happen to find purple or yellow carrots at your favorite farm stand, have no fear! All colors work pretty much the same. But we do have to admit the visual appeal of a platter of purple, yellow, and orange carrots all together is so satisfying.
Honey and Ghee Roasted Carrots
Description
Roasting carrots is delicious but adding a slather of honey and ghee makes them even better.
Ingredients
- 1 lb carrots, washed and dried
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- 1 tbsp ghee, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp turmeric
- A few pinches of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the washed and dried carrots on the baking sheet, drizzle on the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Use your hands to rub the oil and seasonings on all sides of the carrots.
- Place the carrots in the oven for 10 minutes, flip over carrots, and roast for another 10 minutes.
- While the carrots are roasting, stir together the melted ghee, honey, turmeric, and salt. When the carrots have roasted for 20 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven, pour on the seasoned ghee, and roast for an additional 2-3 minutes. Drizzle on more honey for sweeter carrots.
Recipes by Veda Sankaran / Photography by Dave Bryce / Styling by Keith Recker / With Support From Buy Fresh, Buy Local of Western Pennsylvania and Pa Preferred
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