Grated Baked Carrots with Lemon & Garlic
Simple yet amazing baked carrots made with grated carrots, lemon, and garlic is a quick, healthy side full of flavor and nutrition. Perfect with baked chicken, rice and a salad.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 127kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor or hand-held grater
Ingredients
- 4 cups peeled and grated carrots about 5-8 medium to large carrots
- 1 tablespoon melted butter* plus more for baking pan (or oil)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil* (can use all oil to keep dish dairy free)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice about 1/2 a medium lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley, optional
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter or oil a 1 ½ to 2 quart baking dish well.
- Grate carrots and add them directly to the prepared baking dish.
- Add the oil and butter, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings. Stir to combine.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
Notes
*You can use all olive oil to keep it dairy free, I like to use both for the butter flavor.
Make Ahead & Storage
- Option 1: Put the recipe together in the pan and refrigerate unbaked 1-2 days to bake right before the meal.
- Option 2: Bake it completely 2-3 days ahead, refrigerate, and then gently reheat 10-15 minutes before serving, stirring once while heating.
- Store leftover carrots in the refrigerator for 4-5 days, reheating gently in the microwave or in a small saucepan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.7g | Protein: 1.7g | Fat: 6.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 428mg | Fiber: 4.8g | Sugar: 8.1g
