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Roasted Carrot Sticks

Name: Roasted Carrot Sticks
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 large carrots; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp cumin (optional); Pinch of paprika (optional)

Sweet and soft when roasted, carrots are rich in vitamin A for healthy development

Ages: 6–9 months, 9–12 months, 12 months+
Time: About 35 min
Serves: 2

Vegan
Gluten free

For babies under 12 months, serve without added salt, sugar or honey, and cut or mash food to suit your baby’s age (see each food’s guide below).

Ingredients

4 large carrots
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp cumin (optional)
Pinch of paprika (optional)

Food guides for this recipe

Method

1
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
2
Peel carrots and cut into thick sticks
3
Toss with olive oil and spices if using
4
Spread on baking sheet
5
Roast for 25-30 minutes until very tender
6
Test tenderness - should be easily mashed
7
Cool before serving

Sources

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