Roasted carrots with thyme in a baking dish.

Roasted Carrots with Thyme

These roasted carrots are cooked in a high temperature oven, which brings out their natural sweetness.

Servings: 4
Total Time: 30 Minutes

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Slice the carrots on the diagonal about 2-in thick. Make sure all pieces are approximately the same size to ensure even cooking.
  3. 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

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.