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Roasted Orange Ginger Carrots


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Filled with the flavors of zesty orange and sweet-spicy ginger, the texture of these easy roasted carrots amaze every time.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound small fresh carrots, with tops
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium orange, zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger
  • Pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven at 375 F.
  2. Scrub carrots with a vegetable brush (don’t peel) and trim tops, leaving about ½ inch of tops on carrots.
  3. Place carrots in a 13 X 9-inch baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice and zest, maple syrup, and ginger.
  5. Pour orange ginger sauce over carrots and toss to distribute.
  6. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
  7. Place dish in oven, uncovered, and roast for about 35-40 minutes, until golden brown, turning about half way through cooking time to evenly brown. Makes 4 servings (about 1 cup each).
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Side dish
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 107
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 78 mg
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 1 g