Christmas Carrots

Adapted from Kalyn's Kitchen

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. whole carrots
• 2 T olive or vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp. Thai red curry paste
• 1-2 T finely minced fresh ginger root
• 1-2 T finely minced fresh garlic
• 3 T water
• sea salt for seasoning finished dish to taste

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425F
2. Peel the carrots, cut off ends, and then cut into diagonal slices about 1/2 inch thick.
3. Combine 2 T oil and the curry paste in a small microwave proof bowl and heat just a few seconds in the microwave
4. Finely mince ginger and garlic.
5. Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray or oil, add carrots and toss with the oil-curry mixture, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
6. Drizzle over 3 tablespoons of water.
7. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake 20-25 minutes.
8. Then uncover the dish, stir, and roast the carrots an additional 15-20 minutes.
9. Season carrots to taste with sea salt and serve hot.