Carrot Star Shapes with Ranch
Carrot Star Shapes with Ranch
Ingredients
For the Carrot Stars
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Homemade Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Prepare the carrots: After peeling, slice the carrots crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Using a 1 1/2 to 2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out star shapes from each carrot slice. You can re-roll and cut scraps if desired, or save them for another use like soup or stock.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, toss the carrot stars with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Spread the seasoned carrot stars in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they are not overcrowded to allow for even roasting.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Roast the carrots for 20-25 minutes, or until tender-crisp and slightly caramelized at the edges. Flip them halfway through cooking for even browning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
While the carrots are roasting, prepare the homemade ranch dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, dried dill, dried chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Taste the ranch dressing and adjust seasonings as needed. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a tiny bit more buttermilk, 1 teaspoon at a time.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Once the carrot stars are roasted, remove them from the oven. Serve warm alongside the homemade ranch dressing for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min
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Carrot Star Shapes with Ranch
Ingredients
For the Carrot Stars
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Homemade Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Prepare the carrots: After peeling, slice the carrots crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Using a 1 1/2 to 2-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out star shapes from each carrot slice. You can re-roll and cut scraps if desired, or save them for another use like soup or stock.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, toss the carrot stars with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Spread the seasoned carrot stars in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they are not overcrowded to allow for even roasting.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Roast the carrots for 20-25 minutes, or until tender-crisp and slightly caramelized at the edges. Flip them halfway through cooking for even browning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
While the carrots are roasting, prepare the homemade ranch dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, dried dill, dried chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Taste the ranch dressing and adjust seasonings as needed. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a tiny bit more buttermilk, 1 teaspoon at a time.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Once the carrot stars are roasted, remove them from the oven. Serve warm alongside the homemade ranch dressing for dipping.
⏱️ 1 min