Smoky Roasted Carrot Batons (Printable Version)

Tender roasted carrots with smoky spiced coating, perfect for any meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1½ lb carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch batons

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - ½ tsp ground cumin
05 - ½ tsp garlic powder
06 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
07 - ½ tsp kosher salt

→ Optional Garnish

08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tsp lemon zest

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the carrot batons with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the seasoned carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even spacing for proper roasting.
04 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning the batons halfway through, until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized at the edges.
05 - Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh parsley and lemon zest before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Smoky paprika and cumin transform ordinary carrots into something that tastes like you spent hours when you really just tossed and walked away.
  • They are naturally vegan and gluten free so you can serve them to literally anyone without a second thought.
02 -
  • If you overcrowd the baking sheet the carrots will steam instead of roast and you will miss out on those irresistible caramelized edges entirely.
  • Adding a tiny pinch of chipotle powder alongside the smoked paprika takes the smokiness to a level that will have people asking what your secret is.
03 -
  • Toss the hot carrots with an extra pinch of smoked paprika right out of the oven for a double hit of flavor that clings to the slightly tacky surfaces.
  • Keep a close eye on them during the last five minutes because the line between beautifully caramelized and sadly charred is thinner than you think.

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