Description
This flavorful recipe combines sweet roasted carrots with savory Spanish chorizo, enhanced by bright lemon zest and juice. Roasting the ingredients together allows the chorizo to crisp while the carrots become tender and caramelized, making for a simple yet delicious side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 ½ pounds medium carrots, scrubbed and thinly sliced into coins
Meat
- 4 ounces Spanish chorizo, casing removed, thinly sliced into coins
Other
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for roasting the carrots and chorizo to perfection.
- Prepare Carrots: On a sheet pan, toss the sliced carrots with the olive oil until they are evenly coated. Season generously with salt and pepper to enhance their natural sweetness.
- Add Chorizo: Spread the carrots into an even layer on the pan and top them with the thinly sliced chorizo, allowing the flavors to mingle during roasting.
- Roast Ingredients: Place the sheet pan in the oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once or twice. This will crisp the chorizo and tenderize the carrots, developing a rich flavor and appealing texture.
- Add Lemon: Zest and juice half of the lemon directly over the roasted mixture. Stir well to coat the carrots and chorizo, scraping up any rendered chorizo fat to incorporate its flavor thoroughly.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve with the remaining lemon half cut into wedges for squeezing over the dish just before eating.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use a hotter variety of Spanish chorizo or add a pinch of chili flakes.
- Ensure carrots are sliced evenly for uniform roasting.
- Serving this dish warm makes it most flavorful, but it can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent any juices or rendered fat from spilling in the oven.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated, or added to salads or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Spanish
Keywords: roasted carrots, chorizo recipe, Spanish chorizo, easy side dish, lemon zest carrots, oven roasted carrots
