Cajun Roasted Carrots
Cajun roasted carrots are super-easy to make in an oven and requires hardly 5 minutes of prep. The perfect savory side dish with a spicy kick!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Carrots
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (Increase or decrease to suit your preference of heat level)
- ½ tsp Pepper
- Salt (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Wash the carrots. You may peel the carrots or leave them as they are.
- Cutting the carrots: If the carrots are big in size, cut them into 1½" chunks. If they are small, you can slit them lengthwise into halves. If using baby carrots, you may leave them whole. Trim the carrot tops (if any) to 2".
- Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper for easy clean up.
- Place carrots on the lined sheet pan. Add olive oil, cajun seasoning and pepper. Toss till the carrots are coated in oil and seasoning.
- Arrange the carrots in a single layer on the sheet pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Then turn them over, and bake for another 10 minutes, or until they are browned and tender. Pierce the thickest part of a carrot with a fork to check tenderness.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- If using baby carrots, the cook time may be shorter. Bake for 10 minutes, then turn over, and bake for another 5 minutes. Start checking for tenderness and stop baking when the fork pierces through the thickest part of the carrots easily.
- Should we add salt? Check the ingredients in the cajun seasoning. Usually, it lists salt as an ingredient. So, you may not have to add more salt. However, if the seasoning doesn't already have salt or you prefer it to be saltier, feel free to add more salt.
- Make-ahead tips: This recipe can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat before serving. For best results, reheat in an oven at 350F for 5 minutes.
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