I have to admit I do not eat raw carrots unless they are finely shredded. Â I think it's a texture issue. Â I prefer carrots cooked. Â Roasting, I feel, is the best way to go. Â Roasted carrots are delicious alone, but add in some garlic and fresh herbs and you have a winner!
I always have cloves of garlic in my kitchen. Â I probably cook with garlic every other day. Â I happened to have had some fresh Thyme in my refrigerator. Â From Spring through Fall I can go out to the garden for herbs, however in the winter months I need to purchase them.
I have tried to grow herbs in pots, so I can keep them all year in the house. Â The herbs plants always die, so I have given up. Â Store bought fresh herbs or dried get us through until Spring.
Recipe
Garlic Roasted Carrots
Ingredients
- 2 bunches of small to medium carrots peeled
- 4 cloves of garlic peeled but left whole
- ¼ cup water
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 Thyme sprigs.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Melt butter.
- Mix melted butter with water and olive oil.
- Place carrots in one layer in a baking dish.
- Add in garlic cloves.
- Pour water, butter, oil mixture over carrots, coating evenly.
- Place thyme in dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 15 - 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 0kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
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Erin says
These carrots look like the perfect winter side dish! Raw carrots aren't my favorite way to eat them either, but ever since college, I have dipped my raw carrots in peanut butter and THAT I can do! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
You had me with roasted carrots, but with garlic! O such a perfect winter side!
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
I love roasted garlic. There is always room for it.
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
I love this dish! So simple and fab flavor with the garlic and thyme!
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
I do love Thyme!
Farrah says
Yay for carrots! I love garlic, and this dish looks super simple, but absolutely delicious! <3
amanda @ fake ginger says
Mmm, I love roasted carrots! Adding this to next week's meal plan!
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
I have to make them again this weekend. They were so good.
Emily @SinfulNutrition says
Love how you left that tops on the carrots. And anything roasted and with garlic is a winner in my books. 😉
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
I love that our local Wegman's carries organic carrots with the leaves still attached.