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Turmeric Roasted Carrots

March 14, 2016 By Taesha Butler 6 Comments

You guys know how I looooovvveeee to roast veggies. Well, now I’ve brought turmeric into the mix.

Turmeric? Really, Taesha?

Yes, guys. For real. Trust me on this! Your jar of turmeric might be collecting dust on your spice rack, but you really should consider dusting it off (and checking to make it is still good) and embracing this seriously awesome spice into your life and diet for more reasons than just making your carrots taste good….which it does….I promise. 

Turmeric is one of those wildly healthy spices that you really should have more of in your life and diet. It is one of nature’s best anti-inflammatory and wildly good for your gut….two things that I am all about having in my life. Turmeric is this gorgeous golden-yellow spice that is present in a lot of Indian dishes (actually, it’s one of the main spices in curry!). Its flavor is earthy, so it pairs beautifully with root veggies (one of my favorite things to roast). While this recipe is for carrots, I strongly recommend that you try it with all the roasted veggies and report back!

So why carrots? Because I was thinking of all you mamas and papas out there are trying your damnedest to get your wee ones to eat all the good stuff you can think of. Turmeric is really pretty and delicious, but its color is pretty noticeable. Luckily, carrots’ vibrant color and flavor work well with the turmeric, making the detection of this oh-so healthy spice less apparent for wee (and sometimes reluctant) palates. 

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds of carrots (I like to use rainbow carrots because they are so vibrant)

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of ghee, butter, olive oil, or avocado oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

  1. Line 1 or 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, black pepper, and turmeric. Mix well and set aside.

  3. Wash and peel the carrots. Then cut diagonally into approximately 1-1 1/2 inch pieces. Throw the sliced carrots into a a medium bowl.

  4. If using ghee or butter, melt into a liquid. Once your cooking fat is in liquid form, drizzle it over the sliced carrots. Toss a them with a large spoon to evenly coat.

  5. Sprinkle the spice blend over the carrots, tossing again until the spices are evenly distributed through the dish.

  6. Spread the carrots in a single layer on the baking sheets, making sure not to crowd them. Crowded carrots will steam instead of roast.

  7. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until carrots are tender and the edges of carrots are slightly golden brown.

  8. Enjoy immediately.

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Filed Under: Sides, Vegetarian, Whole30 Tagged With: carrots, clean eating, healthy, healthy recipes, healthy side dishes, nutrition, paleo, real food, roasted carrots, roasted vegetables, tumeric, vegetarian, whole food, whole30

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  1. Trisha Hughes

    March 15, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    Hey look at your new logo! So cute!!!!

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    • Taesha Butler

      March 22, 2016 at 2:47 am

      Isn’t just adorable!? I’m smitten with it!

      Reply
  2. Linda

    April 9, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    Looks wonderful. Would love an easy way to print this. Did I just not see it?

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    • Taesha Butler

      April 11, 2017 at 5:01 am

      No, you didn’t miss it. That is a feature I am working towards adding to the blog!

      Reply
  3. Peg

    March 12, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    I have made this twice now. I love them! The first time I made half a batch because I didn’t know if others in the house would eat them. The next time I made the full recipe! This is so simple and taste so good.

    Reply
  4. ปั้มไลค์

    July 9, 2020 at 6:07 pm

    5 stars
    Like!! I blog quite often and I genuinely thank you for your information. The article has truly peaked my interest.

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