Main Dishes
Baked Carrots (Zippy Carrots with Horseradish)
Prep
10 minutes
Cook
45 minutes
Yield
8 -10
These zippy baked carrots make an excellent side dish to any holiday meal this year. The carrots are combined with horseradish, onion, garlic, and breadcrumbs to give them a ton of flavor and a little crunch. This is a great dish for everyone around your table whether vegan or not.
Why you’ll love these baked carrots:
- Quick Prep: Prep these in just 10 minutes and have them on the table in 1 hour
- Flavorful: Forget plain, boring steamed carrots. The flavors in this dish take them up a notch
- Healthy: Carrots have so many great benefits, you don’t need me to tell you that, this dish just elevates an already super healthy vegetable
Ingredient Notes:
Carrots: Carrots have a great amount of fiber, and are loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene. They are super healthy, flavorful, and versatile. Eat them raw, cook them, throw them in a soup, or any recipe!
Horseradish: A vegetable known for its pungent taste and odor. Horseradish can clean out your sinuses when you eat too much at once, but when used in moderation can be a great burst of flavor and spice to any dish. Did you know it has also actually been used for medicinal purposes thousands of years ago for its antibacterial and anticancer effects?
How to make baked carrots:
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Slice the carrots into circles, about 1/8 inch thick. Add to a large bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, horseradish, roasted garlic, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Stir the carrots and the ingredients together, until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer to an 8×8 baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with the bread crumbs.
- Bake for 30 – 35 minutes until carrots are soft and golden brown.
- Increase the heat to 400F and roast for 10-20 minutes until golden
- Serve immediately!
Expert Tips & FAQ:
Horseradish: Make sure to use pure horseradish (not the creamy one), to ensure your carrots have the best ZIP!
How do I make this recipe vegan? Replace the mayonnaise with your favorite vegan mayo.
Storage: Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 – 5 days.
Can I use other veggies? Totally. Add in peas to this recipe, celery, or whatever your heart desires. Anything that is good baked would be good in here.
Other comforting recipes you’ll love:
- Vegan Bean & Lentil Chili
- Vegan Baked Potato Soup
- Easy Vegan Pot Pies
- Brown Butter and Spice Sweet Potato Casserole
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Baked Carrots (Zippy Carrots with Horseradish)
Ingredients
- 12 medium-sized carrots washed, peeled, and sliced
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 heaping tbsp. pure horseradish
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp minced onion
- 6 cloves roasted garlic or 3 raw cloves
- ½ cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Slice the carrots into circles, about 1/8 inch thick. Add to a large bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, horseradish, roasted garlic, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Stir the carrots and the ingredients together, until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer to an 8x8 baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with the bread crumbs.
- Bake for 30 – 35 minutes until carrots are soft and golden brown.
- Increase the heat to 400F and roast for 10-20 minutes until golden
- Serve immediately!
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