Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs carrots (mixed colors if available)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Peel carrots, trim ends and cut lengthwise into quarters. (If the carrots are large, cut in half across, then lengthwise.).
  • Put carrots in a bowl with the oil, salt and pepper, paprika and orange juice, stirring to coat the carrots.
  • Spread in a heavy baking dish or cast iron skillet large enough to hold carrots in a single layer.
  • Bake 30 minutes.
  • Add the butter and lemon juice to the pan, stirring to melt the butter. Continue baking about 5 minutes or until the carrots are glazed and tender.