Roasted Carrots
A simple recipe for tender, flavorful roasted carrots.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉.
- Wash, dry, and peel the carrots. If needed, trim off the green tops and reserve them for garnish. If your carrots are on the larger side, you may want to cut them in half widthwise or into 2-inch sections lengthwise.
- Place the carrots on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat, then spread the carrots out into an even layer on the pan.
- Roast for 10 minutes, flip, then roast for 10-15 minutes longer, or until the carrots are fork-tender and just beginning to turn golden.
Notes
Carrots: Use baby carrots, garden carrots, or whole carrots. You can opt to peel the carrots or simply scrub them well. Cut the carrots so they are all even in size. Keep in mind that thicker chunks will take longer to roast.
Oil: Use canola, avocado, or olive oil.
Storage: Store the cooled carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. To reheat, bake at 400°F for 10 minutes to keep them crispy, or microwave to warm through.
Flavor Variations
- Honey Roasted Carrots: Toss 1 pound of carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter, 1 ½ tablespoons honey, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Roast as directed.
- Spiced Roasted Carrots: Add a little heat to your roasted carrots by adding 1 teaspoon each of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cumin to the carrots, oil, salt, and pepper, then roast as directed.
- Garlic Roasted Carrots: Toss 1 pound carrots with 1 tablespoon melted butter, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt, then roast as directed.
- Cinnamon Roasted Carrots: Toss 1 pound carrots with 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt, then roast as directed.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 18944IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
