How to Make Roasted Carrots with Garlic Bread Crumbs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted carrots are a delightful side dish that adds a pop of color and flavor to any meal. This recipe takes traditional roasted carrots to the next level by adding a crispy garlic bread crumb topping that takes them from delicious to absolutely irresistible. The combination of the sweet, caramelized carrots and the savory, crunchy bread crumbs creates a dish that is sure to impress even the pickiest of eaters.

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Ingredients

  • 6 carrots, peeled
  • ⅓ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Roast Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Cut carrots on an extreme bias into long 3/8-inch-thick slices. Arrange in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add orange juice, water, coriander, and salt and pepper; toss to coat.
  • Roast until tender, 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway through roasting time and drizzling with 1 tablespoon melted butter (and adding additional water if juices begin to scorch).
  • Meanwhile, stir together bread crumbs, remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter, orange zest, and garlic in a small bowl. Sprinkle over carrots; roast until panko is lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Garnish with chopped parsley leaves.
  • Nutrition

    119 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 259mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Potassium: 345mg