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Packed with vitamin A, flavorful carrot “fries” are an easy side dish to serve with any spring meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds carrots, scrubbed and peeled
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and set aside.
- Slice carrots into even-sized “fries.”
- Toss with olive oil and spices.
- Transfer to lined baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Carefully stir the carrots and return to oven.
- Bake another 10-15 minutes until carrots are roasted.
- If desired, broil for a few minutes to get even crispier textured “fries.”
- Serve with ketchup or other sauce if desired.
- Enjoy!
Serves 4.
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