The Best Baby Carrots To Roast
She uses the “Nantes” French-style carrots that Trader Joe’s carries or the bunched immature carrots from Whole Foods. Any small (4 to 5 inch) carrot will work; they are often sold in bunches with their greens still attached. By “baby” carrots we’re not referring to the small capsule-shaped carrots that are so popular to serve as a snack to kids (those are actually mature carrots cut to small shapes), but to carrots that are still young and not tough or woody.
How To Roast Baby Carrots
To make, we just toss the carrots with sliced red onions, garlic, fresh rosemary, olive oil and salt and pepper, and then roast at a high temperature until cooked through and lightly caramelized. They’re a great side to serve with chicken, turkey, or beef.
Use real baby (immature) carrots, not the ready-to-eat, stubby carrots sold bagged and peeled for snacking. Those carrots won’t roast the same.After the first 25 minutes, check the carrots every 5 minutes so they don’t overcook. The carrots’ size, plus variations in ovens, can make a difference in how long these take to cook.Don’t skip lining the pan with aluminum foil (or parchment, if you prefer). This keeps the carrots from sticking and makes cleanup easier.
Tips for Storing and Reheating Roasted Baby Carrots
We don’t recommend making this dish ahead of time to reheat when first serving, because the carrots look tired and just don’t have that freshly roasted appeal. But, if you end up with leftovers, refrigerate them in an airtight container in the refrigerator 3 to 4 days. To reheat, heat a skillet on the stovetop to medium, add a little olive oil, and put the carrots in once the oil is hot. Put a lid on the skillet, and shake the pan the every minute or so until they are just heated through. We don’t recommend freezing roasted baby carrots.
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Remove from pan and place in a serving dish to serve.
