Turmeric and Ginger Roasted Carrots

Name: Turmeric and Ginger Roasted Carrots Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb. carrots, peeled and sliced, on a bias, into ¼ - inch pieces; 2 TBSP avocado oil; 1 tsp coarse Kosher salt; ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper; 1 tsp ground turmeric; ½ tsp ground ginger; 1 TBSP honey

by Erica Hopper

4 servings

40 min

Easter is coming up, and I felt like it was time to start adding some more side dishes to my blog. Carrots are a great side dish for so many reasons. First, you can season them with so many different flavors. Second, they are super nutritious. Third, they are just so pretty!

Why I love carrots

Carrots are high in antioxidants, making them a perfect healthy choice. They are also a great source of beta carotene, so they’re easy on the eyes! Along with the beta carotene, they contain high levels of vitamin K and fiber, an important part of any healthy diet.

So, what do antioxidants do for the body?

Antioxidants are great for the body, because they help your body control the cell damage caused by free radicals, which are a major factor in illnesses such as cancer and heart disease.

Free radicals are present in digestion of certain foods and exposure to things such as tobacco and radiation.

Beta carotene is just one powerful antioxidant. It converts into vitamin A which is super beneficial in slowing cognitive decline. And, did you know that beta carotene can help with vision troubles?

So, as you can see, carrots are a great source of nutrition!

What else is there to love about these roasted carrots?

Turmeric - another powerful antioxidant that has been shown to reduce the Alzheimer’s and heart disease.

Ginger - in addition to being an excellent antioxidant, ginger can also prevent nausea.

Honey - Did you know that local honey can help with allergies? Crazy right???

So, really, as you can see, this super healthy roasted carrot recipe is basically one giant superfood side dish! It can help keep you from getting sick, it tastes great, and heck, it may even keep you seeing better longer!

Plus, this recipe is so so easy to put together. It takes just a couple minutes, and you’re done! Enjoy! And as always over on Instagram @sugarandsalt_co!

Turmeric and Ginger Roasted Carrots

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Recipe details

Yield 4 servings
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 25 Minutes Total time: 40 min

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and toss carrots with oil, salt, pepper, turmeric, and ginger. Place in the oven and roast for 10 minutes.
Drizzle honey over the carrots, and toss to coat.
Roast another 6-8 minutes or until the carrots and browned and crisp-tender.
Enjoy!

Comments

Mx BERRY on Apr 04, 2021

So glad you included black pepper... that boosts the turmerics anti inflammatory properties by 2000 times!!

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- Glenna Willis Ramsey on Apr 05, 2021
  
  Does it make it spicy? Thanks!
  
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- Aaaaa on Apr 05, 2021
  
  Stimmt! 👍😁
  
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- Erica Hopper on Apr 05, 2021
  
  Glenna, the turmeric not spicy at all. It just adds a very unique flavor with lots of health benefits! The black pepper, of course, will add a bit of spice, but you can certainly reduce the amount or omit altogether. I hope you enjoy!
  
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Apr 05, 2021

Absolutely adore carrots! Raw, roasted, grilled, steamed, any way I can get them. This recipe looks wonderful! Can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

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