Sweet & Spicy Roasted Carrots

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 pound bag of whole carrots, peeled
1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
2 Tablespoons brown sugar, packed
Optional: sea salt

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or rub with extra oil.
  2. Slice carrots in ½-inch pieces, on a diagonal angle and add to a medium bowl.
  3. Mix oil, spices and brown sugar in a small dish, then pour over the bowl of carrots. Toss well to coat. Transfer to baking sheet.
  4. Cook 18-20 minutes, or until carrots are just tender and slightly browned.
  5. Top with a pinch of sea salt, if desired. 

 
Recipe courtesy of Maryland WIC Cookbook

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Recipe Category

30 minutes or less, One pan meals

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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Carrots

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 pound bag of whole carrots, peeled
1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of cayenne pepper, optional
2 Tablespoons brown sugar, packed
Optional: sea salt

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or rub with extra oil.
  2. Slice carrots in ½-inch pieces, on a diagonal angle and add to a medium bowl.
  3. Mix oil, spices and brown sugar in a small dish, then pour over the bowl of carrots. Toss well to coat. Transfer to baking sheet.
  4. Cook 18-20 minutes, or until carrots are just tender and slightly browned.
  5. Top with a pinch of sea salt, if desired. 

 
Recipe courtesy of Maryland WIC Cookbook

Nutrition Facts

4 serving per container

Serving size 1 cup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 12g
Includes 7g Added Sugars 14%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 45mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 368mg 8%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.