Description
Roasted Carrots are a simple yet flavorful side dish, perfect for any meal. With just a few ingredients, you’ll enjoy tender, caramelized carrots that sing with savory garlic and pepper notes. Ideal for quick dinners and wholesome meals, these carrots will be a hit on your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots (peeled and sliced on a bias into â…“-inch thick slices)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the carrots by peeling and slicing them into â…“-inch thick bias slices.
- In a large bowl, toss the carrot slices with oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer for even roasting.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the carrots are tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
Notes
For added sweetness, you can sprinkle with a bit of brown sugar before roasting.
Feel free to customize the spices to your taste; other options include thyme or rosemary.
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg