Description
Roasted Carrots sparkle with simple seasoning and golden-brown edges that make your dinner plate come alive with color and flavor. Crisp herbs and a touch of olive oil turn these humble vegetables into a side dish that brings warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds carrots
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a blazing 425°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper for simple cleanup.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the 2 pounds of carrots, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Massage the seasonings into every curve of the carrots.
- Arrange the carrots across the baking sheet, ensuring they rest in a single, uncrowded layer so each one roasts perfectly.
- Slide the baking sheet into the hot oven. For baby or garden carrots, roast 18-20 minutes; for larger store-bought carrots, extend roasting time to 25-30 minutes.
- Test the carrots’ tenderness by sliding a fork through them. The fork should glide smoothly with minimal resistance.
- Transfer the golden-edged carrots to a serving plate. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for a bright, herbal finish if you enjoy extra flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm carrots for the best roasted texture and sweetest flavor.
- Select carrots of similar size to ensure even cooking throughout the baking process.
- Experiment with different seasonings like cumin, thyme, or za’atar to change the flavor profile of your roasted carrots.
- For a vegan or gluten-free option, simply swap out any butter for olive oil and use kosher salt as your primary seasoning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-30 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg