Roasted Glazed Carrots

Instructions

• 1

  Spray the roasting pan with the cooking spray and line with parchment paper.

• 2

  Peel the carrots and coarsely chop into 1-inch pieces.

  Tip: Ensure the pieces are the same size for even cooking.
• 3

  Insert the wire rack into position 4. Set the oven to Roast, Convection, 400°F, for 45 minutes, confirm Rotate Remind and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.

• 4

  Combine the butter, oil, sugar, garlic, ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl and stir to combine.

• 5

  Add the carrots to the bowl and mix to coat.

• 6

  Place the carrots and all the glaze into the roasting pan. Set the bowl aside for later use.

• 7

  Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and cook for 45 minutes. When the Rotate Remind signals, turn the carrots, add the water and continue cooking. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.

• 8

  Lightly crush the remaining fennel seeds. In a small bowl, combine the crushed fennel seeds with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and stir to combine.

  Tip: If you do not have a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder, place seeds in a sandwich bag and crush with a rolling pin.
• 9

  The carrots are cooked when a small knife or skewer inserted into the center has little resistance. If not, cook them a little longer.

• 10

  Pour all the contents of the roasting pan into the reserved bowl. Sprinkle the parsley and fennel salt evenly over the carrots and toss to coat.

• 11

  Scatter the glazed carrots with chopped parsley to serve.