If you need an appetizer that is quick to make, does not call for too many ingredients and is healthy enough to have even when you are sick, you need to make this. If you are not sick, and need a healthy snack you should make this.
I am recovering from a bout of fever and could have made a stew, but my legs refuse to stand too long today, so the thought of chopping up vegetables, thawing the broth, picking herbs seems a long and tiresome process. I did not want the regular khichdi because my tongue wants something more flavourful. Then I remembered the baby carrots in the fridge. I had been meaning to make them sometime back but too many appetizers kept happening and the baby carrots did not find their way to the kitchen table.
So here is what I did. Not much of a recipe here. Just putting together a few ingredients and creating a flavour I like, colours that pop sparks of energy, even if temporarily. Yes, this is indeed comfort food as it is lively on the mind but soothing to the sight.
Recipe: Baked baby carrots
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients:
Baby carrots – We had about 20-25 nos.
Dried marjoram, thyme or any other herb you like
I used a packet of the oregano mixed herb that comes with pizza
Chlli flakes – 1tsp. or as per taste
Organic pink salt (saindhav namak) – To taste
Olive oil – 2 tsps.
Pre-heat oven at 220 deg. C.
Wash and dry carrots with a towel. Line baking tray with a foil. Drizzle olive oil.
Arrange carrots and sprinkle herbs, flakes and salt as per taste. Toss lightly so that the oil and seasonings are evenly mixed.
Bake in the center rack for about 20 minutes or till done. Do not let carrots shrivel or blacken. The colour should turn a shade or two brighter. Else you might end up with miniature carrots that might just feed birds.
Serve with vegan cream cheese if you have the patience or finish it up.
16 Comments
Machelle
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Harini
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Lisa
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Sunshine And Smile
This is an excellent dish and i know I will love it 🙂 You take good care of yourself and get well soon !
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Kitchen Flavours
Awesome pics…u have become pro yaar…love that herb flavored baby carrots….kutti and yum…
Curry Leaf
We think alike. I was thinking of cumin roasted carrots. The pics are to die for. Love it H .Can imagine the herbs working their magic on carrots. I do not need a dip or cream cheese. As such is fine
DEESHA
they look delicious .. N loved the toppings as well
Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal
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Suman Singh
Baked baby carrots looks delicious and healthy indeed..nice and easy recipe..thanks for sharing!
Priti
Yum..this looks so gud …have to try this ..
Sharmilee! :)
Looks so cute and nice idea of baking carrots
Paaka Shaale
Loved the baby carrots with herbs. The photographs are just too good 🙂
Sylvie
Roasted carrots are so delicious. I'm sorry that you've been ill. Take care and I hope you feel better soon.
sanjeeta kk
How tender and lovely those baby carrots look. Thanks for reminding about the Saindha nanamk..almost forgot about it.
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