Grated Baked Carrots with Lemon & Garlic Recipe
This Grated Baked Carrots recipe features tender, flavorful carrots enhanced with garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a buttery olive oil blend. Perfect as a simple and healthy side dish, it combines the natural sweetness of carrots with zesty and savory notes, baked to perfection in just 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Carrots
- 4 cups peeled and grated carrots (about 5-8 medium to large carrots)
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (plus more for baking pan, or substitute oil for dairy-free)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (can use all oil to keep dish dairy free)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (about 1/2 a medium lemon)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking dish: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter or oil a 1 ½ to 2 quart baking dish generously to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Grate the carrots: Peel and grate 5 to 8 medium carrots until you have about 4 cups. Add the grated carrots directly to the prepared baking dish for easy mixing.
- Combine ingredients: Drizzle the melted butter and olive oil over the grated carrots. Add the lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir everything thoroughly to ensure the carrots are evenly coated with all the flavors.
- Bake the carrots: Place the baking dish in the oven uncovered and bake for 30 minutes. The carrots will become tender and infused with the zesty garlic and lemon notes.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley if using. Serve warm as a delightful side dish.
Notes
- Use all olive oil instead of butter to keep the recipe dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
- Fresh lemon juice is essential to brighten the flavors; bottled lemon juice may alter the taste.
- Adjust garlic quantity based on preference or use garlic powder as a substitute.
- The baking time can vary slightly depending on oven and carrot size; carrots should be tender when done.
- Optional herbs like parsley or chives add fresh color and flavor but can be omitted.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and gently reheated before serving.
