Easy roasted carrots—sweet, versatile, and perfect for any meal! (original) (raw)

Carrots are definitely one of the most underrated items in the produce aisle. They’re inexpensive, they last a long time in the fridge, and they are so versatile! This Roasted Carrots Recipe is one of my favorite ways to eat carrots because it’s so easy, they make the perfect go-to side dish for dinner, and they can be seasoned so many different ways. However you season them, oven-roasted carrots become extra sweet and delicious as they cook, giving them an incredible caramelized flavor that will win over any vegetable hater.

Overhead view of roasted carrots garnished with parsley in a bowl.

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Roasted carrots are, in my humble opinion, the best way to cook carrots. The dry heat of the oven concentrates the flavors and caramelizes the natural sugars in the carrots making their sweet flavor extra delicious. There’s no water to dilute the flavor of the carrots, it’s just 100% carrot heaven. Not to mention, they’re so easy.

Roasted Carrots

Cost 2.50recipe/2.50 recipe / 2.50recipe/0.62 serving

This roasted carrots recipe is easy, inexpensive, healthy, and delicious, making them my go-to side dish for any weeknight dinner!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Roasted carrots in a bowl from above.

▢ 2 lbs. carrots* ($2.00)
▢ 2 Tbsp olive oil* ($0.44)
▢ 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
▢ 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
▢ 1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Peel or scrub the carrots, then cut them into one-inch sections.
Place the carrots onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over top, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the carrots until they are well coated in oil and spices.
Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then give them a good stir. Roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of browning.
Taste the carrots and adjust the salt or pepper to your liking. Serve hot and enjoy!

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*Look for carrots that are fairly even in length and girth so they’ll cook more evenly. You can either scrub or peel the carrots; the roasting process will be the same either way. If you want a prettier presentation, buy carrots with the green tops still attached and trim them down before roasting.

**You can substitute the olive oil with your favorite cooking oil.

Serving: 1servingCalories: 156kcal (8%)Carbohydrates: 22g (7%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 8g (12%)Sodium: 302mg (13%)Fiber: 6g (25%)

The nutrition data is automatically calculated using all ingredients listed on the recipe card, including any listed as optional. Percentages are of daily value.

How to Make Roasted Carrots Step-by-Step Photos

Peeled carrots on a cutting board.

Prep the carrots: Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Peel or scrub two pounds of carrots.

Sliced carrots on a cutting board.

Slice the carrots into one-inch sections. I like to slice them on a diagonal to create a more visual appeal. Because pretty food tastes better!

Oil being drizzled over carrots on a baking sheet.

Season the carrots: Place the sliced carrots on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then drizzle 2 Tbsp olive oil over top.

Seasoned carrots on a baking sheet.

Season the carrots with ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, and ¼ tsp garlic powder. Toss the carrots until they are well coated in oil and seasonings. Spread the carrots out on the baking sheet so they have room to breathe (this is important for getting good caramelization).

Roasted carrots on a baking sheet.

Roast the carrots: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then give them a good stir. Continue to roast for another 10-15 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of browning.

Roasted carrots in a bowl from above.

Serve: Give the carrots a taste and adjust the salt or pepper to your liking. I garnished with chopped parsley, but it is not needed to flavor the carrots. Serve hot and enjoy!

Seasoning Ideas

I usually keep seasonings very simple when roasting vegetables to allow their natural flavors to shine through. But roasted carrots go with all sorts of different herbs and spices. Here are some other seasoning ideas for your roasted carrots:

Curry powder
Lemon pepper
Za’atar
Balsamic glaze
Miso
Blackening seasoning
Cinnamon and cayenne
Honey and thyme

What to Serve with Roasted Carrots

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