Roasted Carrots with Thyme
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These roasted carrots are cooked in a high temperature oven, which brings out their natural sweetness.
I know what you’re probably thinking: cooked carrots, ho-hum. But these aren’t the bland and mushy cooked carrots of your childhood. These carrots are roasted in a high-temperature oven until caramelized and tender-crisp — a cooking method that intensifies their flavor and brings out their natural sweetness. It’s an easy technique that anyone can master at home; it’s also the best way to preserve nutrients and give carrots a beautiful bronzed color.
What You’ll Need To Make Roasted Carrots with Thyme
How To Make Roasted Carrots with Thyme
Directly on a foil-lined baking sheet, toss together the carrots, olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme. Roast, stirring once mid-way through, until nicely caramelized and tender, 20 to 25 minutes (cooking time will depend on thickness of carrots).
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with more fresh thyme, if desired.
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Roasted Carrots with Thyme
These roasted carrots are cooked in a high temperature oven, which brings out their natural sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh carrots, peeled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried), plus more for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Slice the carrots on the diagonal about 2-in thick. Make sure all pieces are approximately the same size to ensure even cooking.
- Directly on the prepared baking sheet, toss together the carrots, olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme. Roast, stirring once mid-way through, until nicely caramelized and tender, 20 to 25 minutes (cooking time will depend on thickness of carrots). Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with more fresh thyme, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (4 servings)
- Calories: 153
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Sugar: 11 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Sodium: 392 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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Such a simple and perfect side dish to add to our Thanksgiving! I roasted them earlier in the day and then just reheated them for a few minutes in a covered dish in the microwave just before sitting down. Perfect!
So simple, sooo much flavor. Whole family loved them. Carrots roast down so make the whole 2 pounds.
Hi Jenn,
My store only carries course kosher salt at the moment. Will that work or does it need to be fine? Thanks!
Sure, kosher salt will work – enjoy!
Jenn- I love this casserole dish- could you please share where it can be purchased? It is the perfect size for vegetable sides, without taking up too much room on the table and easy to pass. Thank You!
Hi Stefanie, I believe I got it from Sur la Table.
Simple ingredients yet amazing flavor!
So good I made them again the next night.
Perfectly delicious!
Is it ok to use multicolored carrots in this recipe?
Sure!