Description
A straightforward recipe for preparing sweet and tender roasted carrots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled and cut into uniform pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- In a large bowl, toss the cut carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried thyme until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning them halfway through, until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a drizzle of maple syrup before roasting.
- If you prefer softer carrots, cover the baking sheet loosely with foil for the first 15 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0