Oven Roasted Carrots
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Oven Roasted Carrots
Description
This recipe calls for peeled and sliced carrots coated with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then spread in a single layer on a lined baking sheet. Roasting at 425°F for 20-25 minutes softens the carrots and creates browned edges. The result is tender carrots with caramelized flavors and a slight crispness on the edges. Sprinkling fresh chopped parsley at the end brightens the presentation and flavor.
These roasted carrots serve well as a side for a variety of meals or as a nutritious snack. Their simple seasoning emphasizes the vegetable’s natural taste enhanced through roasting.
Leftover carrots store up to about 5-6 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Freezing is possible but better suited for repurposing in soups due to texture changes. Peel and slice carrots ahead, storing submerged in water in the fridge to maintain freshness before cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrot washed and peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Slice the carrots diagonally in 1-inch-thick slices. Toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the prepared sheet pan, spreading them out in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until they’re browned and fork tender. Roasting time may vary depending on the size of the carrots.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top, if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-6 days.
- Freezing roasted carrots is only recommended if repurposing them later, such as in soups, due to texture changes.
- To save time, peel and slice carrots in advance and keep them fresh by storing in a bowl of water in the fridge; drain and pat dry before roasting.
- A typical serving size is about 2-3 carrots sliced, depending on size.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5pound | |
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 739mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 735mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 37974IU | 759% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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