Description
Delicious and healthy roasted carrot strips seasoned with olive oil and smoked paprika. These crispy, flavorful carrot strips make a perfect side dish or snack, featuring easy preparation and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 450g Carrots
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it’s hot and ready for roasting the carrot strips evenly.
- Prepare Carrots: Top and tail the carrots, then slice them very thinly lengthwise into long, even strips. Using a mandoline or a Y peeler will make this easier and ensure uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Arrange Carrot Strips: Lay the carrot strips flat on baking trays side by side, making sure they don’t overlap. This helps each strip roast properly and become crispy. Two trays are recommended for 450g of carrots.
- Season: Lightly brush each carrot strip with olive oil on both sides, then sprinkle with a dusting of smoked paprika for a sweet, smoky flavor. The paprika is optional and can be substituted with cumin or omitted if preferred.
- Roast: Place the trays in the oven and roast the carrot strips for about 20 minutes. Flip them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even roasting and crispiness. Cooking time may vary slightly based on oven and strip thickness, so adjust as needed.
Notes
- The total weight of carrots used is 450g, which fills two baking trays. This quantity and thickness can vary depending on carrot size and preferred crispiness.
- Smoked paprika adds a sweet and smoky flavor but is optional. You can substitute with other spices like cumin or leave it out entirely.
- Roasting time may range slightly; for a crispier texture, roast a bit longer than 20 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 112g (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
