Pan Roasted Carrot Recipe – Oma's Pfanne geröstete Karotten (2024)

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Oma'sbest carrot recipeis one of the quick easy vegetarian recipes that are part of a traditional German meal, vegetarian or not. The carrot goes by various names in Germany: Mohrrübe, Möhre, Karotte, and Wurzel.

Pan roasting is one of the ways I love making them. Why? Because it's one of the ways my Mutti used to make them and the way I loved them most. I'll often use baby carrots for this, because that makes this dish so quick.

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What about using baby carrots?

There are many views on using baby carrots. Most think that ALL are made using chemicals in the peeling process. However, that's not the case. Just make sure you're using organic (if that's important to you) baby carrots and you'll be fine.

For further reading about this, check out article from Craving Health,Baby Carrots – 3 Myths You Need to Know.

Personally, I don't often use baby carrots. For me, regular carrots are more economical and easy to use. But, sometimes, especially when I want something to look extra special, I'll use them instead, like I did above. I always try to have them in the freezer for those just-in-case-I-need-it moments. :)

The new way Germans cook veggies:

The newer, more modern German kitchen recognizes that a vegetable that still has a bit of crunch and has been cooked in the least amount of water possible, is much more nutritious and tasty than the traditional way of cooking them.

The traditional way for most vegetables was that they were cooked and cooked until almost mush! I think many of us Germans grew up with mushy cooked veggies, whether carrots, cabbage, or more. However, that has now changed, for the most part.

Sometimes, though, when a 'comfort food' is wanted, cooking the way we were brought up, with the mushies ... well, that's ok too.

There are carrot recipes for soups, stews, and casseroles. This easy and quick carrot dish adds wonderful flavor and color to the plate.

The recipe posted below uses a method that can be used with so manyvegetables - the only alteration would be the cooking time and that somemay need a bit of extra water added.

If you love carrots, then be sure to try my carrot soup as well. It's an easy-to-make recipe that can easily be altered into a variety of vegetable soups.

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Sometimes I let them get a bit of color on them like these below. I love the "roasted" flavor this gives. In fact, this makes them very similar to oven roasted carrots, a definite favorite of mine. However, doing them on the stove-top means they are ready a lot quicker. There's no preheating of the oven required.

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Oma says:

Full of vitamins, it's important not to cook carrots too long or in lots of water.

They're best steamed in their own juices. Therefore, keep the water content of this recipe at a minimum :-)

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Pan Roasted Carrot Recipe – Oma's Pfanne geröstete Karotten

Make this pan roasted carrot recipe when you're wanting quick and easy carrots just like this German Oma makes them. Similar to oven roasted, just quicker. YUM!

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds carrots
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup water
  • salt, sugar, pepper
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • fresh parsley

Instructions:

  1. Peel or scrap carrots. Rinse. Cut into slices. If using bagged mini- or baby carrots, just leave them whole.
  2. In frying pan, heat olive oil.
  3. Add carrots and lightly sauté, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add water, season with salt and sugar.
  5. Cover and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes. Either drain or let the liquid evaporate.
  6. Add butter.
  7. Serve with freshly ground pepper and parsley over top.

Notes/Hints:

  • Add 4 tablespoons raisins and 4 tablespoonssour cream if desired. This variation is often served with fried liver.
  • For a delicious change, use orange juice instead of water.
  • Instead of parsley, use dill.
  • If you're concerned about using baby carrots, check out this article,Baby Carrots – 3 Myths You Need to Know.

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Pan Roasted Carrot Recipe ~ Oma's Karotten

By Oma Gerhild Fulson
Pan Roasted Carrot Recipe – Oma's Pfanne geröstete Karotten (20)
Make this pan roasted carrot recipe when you're wanting quick and easy carrots just like this German Oma makes them. Similar to oven roasted, just quicker. YUM!

Ingredients: carrots,olive oil,seasoning,butter,

For the full recipe, scroll up ...

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FAQs

Pan Roasted Carrot Recipe – Oma's Pfanne geröstete Karotten? ›

Cooking instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan, then add the carrots and parsnips and toss to coat in the oil. Add the thyme, cinnamon, star anise and some seasoning. Cook over a medium heat for 15-20 minutes, turning the vegetables frequently, until golden brown and almost cooked through.

How to make Gordon Ramsay carrots? ›

Cooking instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan, then add the carrots and parsnips and toss to coat in the oil. Add the thyme, cinnamon, star anise and some seasoning. Cook over a medium heat for 15-20 minutes, turning the vegetables frequently, until golden brown and almost cooked through.

What cooking method is best for carrots? ›

Roasting really brings out carrots' best qualities. To make them, just toss carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake until they're golden on the edges and tender throughout. Serve these simple roasted carrots with traditional or heavy main dishes, like standard Thanksgiving fare, lasagna or mac and cheese.

How do you get the most flavor out of carrots? ›

Here's some of our favorites to sprinkle on carrots:
  1. Garlic (minced, powder or granules)
  2. Onion powder or granules.
  3. Black malabar pepper.
  4. Cinnamon (Cassia for sweeter, Ceylon for sweetness with some more complex savory and vanilla flavors)
  5. Nutmeg powder.
  6. Cayenne pepper powder.
  7. Ginger powder.
  8. Aleppo chili.
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What not to mix carrots with? ›

Also, fruits have more sugar content, something that can hinder the digestive process of vegetables. For the same reason, one shouldn't mix orange with carrot as when taken together, they may cause heartburn and excess bile reflux. Only a few fruits are starchy in nature. These include green bananas and plantains.

What makes carrots more tasty? ›

Or, to bring out their fresh, woody flavor, add some anise. If you're roasting your carrots, toss them in olive oil first. This will help keep the moisture in them. To bring out the sweetness in your carrots, season them with orange or lemon juice or a little brown sugar and butter.

Why are my roasted carrots tough? ›

Undercook them, and the texture is tough and dense. Overcook them, and they're dry and wrinkled. The secret is to soften the carrots slightly by boiling them briefly before roasting. The texture will be firm-tender with just the right amount of caramelization on the outside.

How many carrots per person for roast dinner? ›

Whether it's parsnips, sprouts, braised cabbage or carrots, 80g of each per person will do the trick.

Why do my roasted carrots burn? ›

Forgetting to flip halfway through

Leaving the pan totally unattended means that the bottom of your vegetables will burn, while the tops never crisp up. Flip halfway through, and you'll be rewarded with vegetables that are evenly cooked and golden all over.

Should carrots be parboiled before roasting? ›

Roasting Tips

Parboiling skin-on carrots and parsnips lets you soften them without them losing too much moisture. Follow up by browning in a 375°F (190°C) oven for about 40 minutes.

Should you soak carrots before cooking? ›

You don't want to soak them, you want to cook them. The prep and method of cooking will determine how long it will take to soften the carrots. Quickest: slice and boil in salted water; done in a few minutes. Best tasting: clean carrots, toss in oil and a little bit of salt.

Why do chefs peel carrots? ›

Tasters unanimously preferred the peel-free carrots in the glazed and roasted samples. In both cases, the skins on the unpeeled carrots became wrinkled, tough, and gritty. Their flavor was “again earthier, but not in a good way” and they weren't particularly appealing looking.

What brings out the sweetness in carrots? ›

High heat and good browning make carrots taste sweeter and more delicious. Published Jan. 5, 2023.

Why do my carrots taste bad? ›

It's simply the result of a chemical reaction that happens due to improper storage. Credit that reaction to the naturally occurring ripening agent, ethylene gas.

Why are my carrots bland? ›

Carrots maturing under warm temperatures or high moisture conditions lack good root color. These carrots also have poor flavor and texture.

What is the carrot trick frying? ›

It works best if you add the carrots along with the food you're frying. Otherwise, the carrots might shrivel up and burn before whatever you're frying is finished. You might have to switch out the carrots in between batches of food—again, to avoid burning the carrots and thus defeating the purpose of the tip.

How does Jamie Oliver cook carrots? ›

Scrub and trim the carrots, leaving a little of the green tops on. Parboil in a pan of boiling salted water for 5 minutes, then drain and tip into a large roasting tray. Drizzle over 1 tablespoon of oil, season with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, then toss to coat and roast for 1 hour.

Is it better to steam or bake carrots? ›

No matter which way you cook them, carrots are a healthy choice. Steaming is a slightly better pick since the carrots don't lose as many of their nutrients to the water. (Steaming is also more environmentally friendly since it uses less water.)

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