Tenderstem® Roast Hacks – Carrots but Better!
Carrots usually play backup on a roast plate - not today. This hack makes them sweet, smoky, and golden, pairing perfectly with Tenderstem® for a roast side that actually steals the spotlight. Turns out, you can caramelise confidence.
Serious Eats – How to roast carrots perfectly
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Serves
4
Method
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Preheat oven to 200°C.
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Toss carrots with olive oil, honey, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Spread evenly on a baking tray and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway.
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In the final 10 minutes, add Tenderstem® to the tray for that signature roast edge.
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Plate up and drizzle with any remaining glaze from the tray.
Chef’s note:
Roasting converts carrot sugars through caramelisation - that’s why the edges go golden and sweet. Add the smoky paprika and it’s basically vegetable sorcery.
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