Nothing fancy here, just an easy side dish. But there’s something kind of magical that happens when you roast carrots this way. They develop a silky texture with a warm, rich flavor that’s both sweet and savory. I love these—if you’re not usually a cooked carrot fan, make these and you will totally rethink your stance on the vegetable. They go great with baked chicken, lamb steaks, pork chops, and almost any other simple main dish you can think of. And the added perk that makes me even more excited about this recipe is the garlic cloves: after the carrots are done and the cloves are softened in the oven, toast up a piece of crusty bread, slather it with some good butter, and then spread the garlic all over that baby. Just don’t try to kiss anyone afterwards. Or alternatively, make them eat some garlic, too.
INGREDIENTS
6-10 whole carrots, washed and dried
olive oil
salt
pepper
3 cloves garlic, skin on, crushed
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 F.
In a pan or baking dish, toss carrots in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drop in the garlic cloves.
Bake until tender and slightly caramelized. Yum.
KellyintheKitchen 