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Spicy Buffalo Carrots

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (218°C).
  2. Prepare Carrots: Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Roast Carrots: Spread the carrots on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender and caramelized on the edges.
  4. 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.
  5. Coat Carrots: Remove carrots from the oven and toss them in the Buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
  6. 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.