Kickin’ Cajun Carrots

A recipe from Fulton County School Nutrition

This recipe from Fulton County was named by students. These tender carrots are delicious with a great balance of sweet and heat.

Kickin' Cajun Carrots prior to baking.

Ingredients:

  • 10 lbs Carrots, baby, raw
  • 1/2 cup Oil, vegetable
  • 1/2 cup Sugar, brown
  • 1/4 cup Cajun Spice Blend
  • 4 oz Cilantro, fresh, leaves, chopped

Steps:

  1. If carrots are not prewashed, rinse them under cool, running water.
  2. Using a mixing bowl, combine carrots, oil, brown sugar, and Cajun Spice Blend. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Place carrots, in an even layer, on parchment lined sheet pans.
  4. Bake carrots in oven at 350°F for 15-18 minutes or until carrots are slightly brown and cooked throughout.
  5. Cook to 135°F or higher.

  6. Place carrots in 4-inch half hotel pans or 4-inch skinny pans for service.
  7. Hold hot, covered, until service.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro just before serving.
  9. Batch cook throughout service to maintain quality.

Recipe Details

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Meal Components:

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Vegetable Red/Orange

Crediting Information

  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Red/Orange

HACCP Category:

Process #2 (Same Day)

Yield:

40

Portion Size:

1/2 cup

Nutrition Information:

Nutrient Amount Unit
Calories: 75 cal
Saturated Fat: <1 g
Total Fat: 3 g
Sodium: 89 mg

Additional Recipe Photographs

Cajun carrots after baking.