Vegan Ginger-Orange Roasted Carrots with Cranberry-Maple Butter are healthy & tasty. They are prepared in 45 minutes, so they are good to prepare as a festive side dish or holiday treat. They contain fresh carrots, olive oil, orange juice, fresh ginger, ground cinnamon, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, orange zest, vegan butter, pure maple syrup, dried cranberries, sea salt, fresh parsley, and toasted pecans. Vegan Ginger-Orange Roasted Carrots with Cranberry-Maple Butter are served with vegan lentil loaf, garlic herb rice, vegan garlic mashed potatoes, fresh salads, and holiday side dishes. We would easily store these roasted carrots in the fridge or freezer, so we can easily make them in advance.
STATS:
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Serving size: Approximately 1 cup
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 6
- Course: Side Dish
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
INGREDIENTS:
ROASTED CARROTS:
- 2 lbs halved lengthwise carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- Half tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Half tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp orange zest
CRANBERRY-MAPLE BUTTER:
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup chopped dried cranberries
- One tsp orange zest
- 4 tbsp softened unsalted vegan butter
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- Half tsp grated ginger
- 1 pinch sea salt
GARNISHING:
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Quarter cup chopped toasted pecans
- Extra orange zest
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CARROTS:
- Utilize the fresh carrots to prepare this roasted carrot recipe, and they will provide natural sweetness, a beautiful color, & a tender texture. We would also utilize the rainbow carrots or baby carrots instead if required.
OLIVE OIL:
- Include the olive oil to coat the carrots before roasting, and it will help the seasonings stick to the carrots. Utilize avocado oil or another mild vegetable oil as a substitute.
ORANGE JUICE:
- Add the fresh orange juice to provide a bright citrus flavor to the roasted carrots. It will balance the sweetness of the carrots and provide a refreshing taste. We would swap the fresh lemon juice with orange juice if required.
GROUND CINNAMON:
- Include the ground cinnamon to provide a warm & slightly sweet flavor to the roasted carrots. You may replace it with pumpkin pie spice as an alternative.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, include baking paper on the sheet and heat the oven to 425°F.
- Now cut the peeled carrots, then mix them with olive oil, orange juice, grated ginger, seasoning, and orange zest in the bowl.
- Include a single layer of carrots in the sheet and roast them for thirty-five minutes.
- Mix softened butter, maple syrup, cranberries, orange zest & juice, ginger, and sea salt in the bowl.
- Toss the carrots with cranberry-maple butter till it melts and give glossy coating.
- Sprinkle parsley, toasted pecans, and orange zest on the carrots after putting them in the plate.
- Lastly, add the remaining cranberry-maple butter on top and serve them.
TIPS:
- Choose carrots of equal thickness so they cook evenly and are done at the same time.
- Dry the peeled carrots well, then season them so they roast perfectly.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on the sheet for better caramelization and flavor.
- You would add softened vegan butter so the cranberry-maple topping is easy to stir together.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the roasted carrots in the closed box for four days.
FREEZER:
- Include the carrots in the container and freeze for 2 months.
FAQs:
Should I include different colored carrots to make this side dish?
- Yes, you may add orange, purple, or rainbow carrots as per your choice.
How to make this cranberry-maple butter without using a mixer?
- You may easily mix the softened butter with other ingredients in the small bowl.
Would we decrease the sweet taste of the cranberry-maple butter?
- You may add one tbsp maple syrup to get the desired sweet topping.
Could we prepare these carrots in the air fryer?
- Yes, we would easily make it in the air fryer at 380°F for 20 minutes.
What is good to utilize instead of herbs?
- You may replace the parsley with fresh thyme or rosemary.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 230 kcal
Net carbs: 24 g
Iron: 1.1 mg
Total carbs: 29 g
Vitamin A: 25,000 IU
Fiber: 5 g
Calcium: 80 mg
Protein: 2 g
Sodium: 170 mg
Potassium: 570 mg
