Garden-Inspired Recipes & Cooking

Roasted Ginger Carrots and Herbs Recipe

This is the perfect time of year to plant and grow carrots. They are a cool weather crop and so fun to harvest. Carrots are packed with beta-carotene, fiber, and numerous vitamins and minerals making them a great addition to any meal. Roasting carrots will bring out the sweetness of this classic vegetable and enhances their flavor giving them a wonderful, caramelized texture. They are perfect for serving as a side dish or adding to salads, tacos, or grain bowls. It is also a great way to get those essential nutrients from a fresh source.

Roasted Ginger Carrots and Herbs Recipe

Recipe by Gardenuity
Recipe rating: N/A
Course: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

Carrots are incredibly versatile and easy to incorporate into a variety of dishes. Here is one of our favorites- it is simple and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 10 to 12 Carrots

  • 2 teaspoons Honey

  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin

  • ¼ tablespoon Grated Ginger

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • Seasonal Herbs

  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • There is no need to peel the carrots, just clean them and pat dry.
  • Place the carrots on the parchment paper on a sheet plan and drizzle with honey, spices, olive oil and salt and pepper. Make sure they are all well coated.
  • Roast carrots for about 15-20 minutes. The carrots should be fork tender and browned.
  • Garnish with seasonal herbs and a drizzle of oil.
Gardenuity

Recent Posts

Grow Hope: Honoring the People Behind Susan G. Komen

Some of the most meaningful work in the world happens when people decide that someone… Read More

4 days ago

How to Transition Your Summer Herb Garden to Fall

Your summer herb garden has brought fresh flavor to the season: basil for dinner, mint… Read More

2 weeks ago

Gardening and Mental Health: Your Well-Being Deserves Tending

Last Saturday, October 10, was World Mental Health Day. This year’s World Health Organization theme… Read More

2 weeks ago

Living Décor: How to Decorate with Something That Grows

A beautiful room gives your eye somewhere to rest. A growing room gives you something… Read More

2 weeks ago

Fall Gardening: Why It Might Just Be the Best Time to Get a Little Dirty

The days are getting cooler. The patio feels a little more inviting. Morning coffee tastes… Read More

3 weeks ago

Crispy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds with Fresh Herbs

Don't toss those pumpkin seeds. With a little olive oil and a handful of fresh… Read More

3 weeks ago