Description
Perfectly roasted carrots are a simple and delicious side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on carrot thickness.
- For extra flavor, add garlic or balsamic vinegar before roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: perfectly roasted carrots