Carrots - Roasted, C I

By mariannefeldman

Serves 4 to 6. Published November 1, 2010. From Cook's Illustrated.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 1/2 pounds carrots , peeled, halved crosswise, and cut lengthwise if necessary to create even pieces (see illustrations in Cutting Carrots for Roasting)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
• Table salt and ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. In large bowl, combine carrots with butter, teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Transfer carrots to foil- or parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and spread in single layer.
2.

2. Cover baking sheet tightly with foil and cook for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue to cook, stirring twice, until carrots are well browned and tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer to serving platter, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve.