Spicy Buffalo Carrots
Transform humble carrots into a fiery delight with this Spicy Buffalo Carrots recipe. Perfect as a healthy alternative to traditional wings, these carrots are roasted to perfection and tossed in a homemade spicy Buffalo sauce that will make your taste buds dance.
Ingredients
- Carrots medium-sized: 5-6
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Garlic powder: 1 tsp
- Salt: 1/2 tsp
- Hot sauce: 1/4 cup
- Worcestershire sauce: 1 tbsp
- Butter substitute vegan butter for a vegan option: 2 tbsp
- Honey: 1 tbsp or a vegan alternative like agave
- Green onions finely chopped: for garnish
- Blue cheese crumbles optional, omit for vegan: for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (218°C).
- Prepare Carrots: Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt.
- Roast Carrots: Spread the carrots on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender and caramelized on the edges.
- Make Buffalo Sauce: While carrots are roasting, combine hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, melted butter substitute, and honey in a saucepan. Heat gently, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Coat Carrots: Remove carrots from the oven and toss them in the Buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Plate the carrots, drizzle with any leftover sauce, sprinkle with green onions and blue cheese crumbles, and serve.
Notes
Adjust the heat of the sauce to suit your taste. For a vegan version, ensure all ingredients, including Worcestershire sauce and blue cheese, are plant-based. This recipe is perfect for spicing up your meal prep or serving at gatherings.