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Baby Carrot Little Smokies

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  • Author: She Likes Food
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

My Baby Carrot Little Smoky recipe is a meat-free version of the classic little smoky recipe, which is beloved by many. I use baby carrots in place of sausages and they work so well. Not only are they the perfect shape for this vegetarian copycat recipe, but they also, naturally, have a sweet and earthy taste to them. The roasted carrots then get tossed with a sticky bbq sauce for maximum flavor. Serve as a holiday side dish, or a tasty appetizer that everyone can enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs baby carrots
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup bbq sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tamari, or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F.  Pat the baby carrots dry and then add to a large sheet pan and toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, regular paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.  Once the carrots are completely coated, place in the oven and roast until carrots are fork tender and starting to caramelize, 30-35 minutes.  Remove carrots from the oven and let sit until ready to mix into the sauce.
  2. To a small mixing bowl, add the bbq sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, tamari, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder and onion powder.  Mix together well until completely combined.  Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add in the sauce.  Cook sauce for about 2-3 minutes, until heated through and brown sugar is starting to dissolve into the sauce.
  3. Carefully add in the roasted carrots and mix together again, until carrots are coated with the bbq sauce and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, so that the sauce thickens more and really coats the carrots well.
  4. These baby carrot little smokies are best when served hot, so they can be transferred to a crockpot if needed.  If serving as an appetizer, lay out toothpicks, or little forks, so that people can easily help themselves.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Side, Vegan
  • Method: Stovetop, Oven
  • Cuisine: American

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