Roasted Carrots
Roasted Carrots
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs, such as parsley or oregano
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Cut the peeled carrots into uniform sticks or spears, about 2-3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. This ensures even cooking.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Place the cut carrots into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Drizzle the olive oil over the carrots in the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Season the carrots with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried herbs.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Toss all the ingredients thoroughly until the carrots are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings. Make sure every piece is covered.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Spread the seasoned carrots in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding the pan, as this will steam the carrots instead of roasting them. Use two baking sheets if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized. Halfway through baking (around 10-12 minutes), gently toss the carrots to ensure even browning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Once roasted to your liking, remove from the oven and serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Roasted Carrots
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs, such as parsley or oregano
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Cut the peeled carrots into uniform sticks or spears, about 2-3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. This ensures even cooking.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Place the cut carrots into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Drizzle the olive oil over the carrots in the bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Season the carrots with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried herbs.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Toss all the ingredients thoroughly until the carrots are evenly coated with the oil and seasonings. Make sure every piece is covered.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Spread the seasoned carrots in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding the pan, as this will steam the carrots instead of roasting them. Use two baking sheets if necessary.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender-crisp and slightly caramelized. Halfway through baking (around 10-12 minutes), gently toss the carrots to ensure even browning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Once roasted to your liking, remove from the oven and serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
⏱️ 1 min