Roasted Carrots Recipe
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Roasted Carrots Recipe
Description
The Roasted Carrots Recipe highlights fresh carrots cut on an angle for crisp-tender texture. Tossing them with extra-virgin olive oil and a combination of fresh thyme, Italian parsley, and garlic evenly coats each piece with fragrant seasoning. Kosher salt and black pepper bring out the natural flavors during roasting.
Roasting at a moderately high temperature and turning every ten minutes ensures caramelized edges and a tender interior. This process enhances the carrots’ sweetness and provides a lightly crispy texture on the outside. Finishing with more fresh chopped parsley adds a bright, herbal note and visual appeal.
The finished roasted carrots serve well as a side dish complementing a variety of proteins or vegetarian meals. Their balanced herb and garlic flavor supports everyday dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- olive oil spray form
- 2 pounds carrot peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces on an angle (6 heaping cups
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves minced, fresh
- ¼ cup Italian parsley plus more for garnish, chopped, fresh
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a large sheet pan with oil.
- In a large bowl, toss the carrots with the olive oil.
- Add the herbs, garlic, salt and pepper to taste and toss to evenly coat.
- Spread the carrots in an even layer on the prepared sheet pan and roast in the oven for 35 to 38 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes, until the carrots are browned on the edges and tender.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2/3 cup | |
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 18% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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