This month I fell in love with Smoked Paprika. I love the flavor and have been trying to find ways to incorporate into more recipe. Roasted carrots are my favorite, but sometime the sweetness get a bit old. So I wanted to spicy carrots up and bit.
I found several recipes for sweet and spicy carrots. Many used cayenne pepper, which for me is too much heat. I thought that smoked paprika would be an excellent stand in that I would enjoy.
These carrots are an excellent side dish or a great snack. They are very much like baked fries and could be a healthier substitute for traditional french fries.
Recipe
Sweet and Spicy Carrots
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of carrots about 12 washed, peeled, and cut into sticks
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 Teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- Pinch of sea salt and pepper.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place carrot sticks into a medium size bowl.
- Add in olive oil, maple syrup, and smoked paprika, mix and coat carrots evenly.
- Spread carrots out onto a baking sheet in a single layer
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Turn carrots over and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
Adapted from Buns in My Oven
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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Cailee says
WOW! These look so delicious!! What a fun recipe! healthy and nourishing 🙂 I LOVE carrots! and this looks like a fun new way to enjoy healthy carrots!
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
I can't wait to make them again. I think I like this recipe better than sweet potato fries.
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
I love glazed carrots and your addition of paprika sounds delicious! Pinning!
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
Sometime glazed carrots can get too sweet. The smoke paprika really calms that down.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yum! Roasted carrots are so great! People never think to do it though! They should be a staple 😉
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
I love most of my veggies roasted.
Jeanine @MommyEntourage says
These look simple to make and a yummy way to make veggies! My kids enjoy just about anything with maple syrup so that's a plus!
Jennifer Lynn-Pullman says
They are not too sweet either, even with the maple syrup.
Marci says
Smoked paprika adds so much flavor to recipes. These look delicious.
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
These carrots look delicious! Love the sweet and spicy flavourings!
Lubna Naz says
My Kids would love it and I must say its and awesome idea and must be very yummy. Thanks
Lubna Naz says
woah! these looks like french fries, lol I will try these on my kids soon