Description
Oven Roasted Carrots are a delicious and vibrant addition to any meal, bringing out the natural sweetness of this root vegetable. Perfectly caramelized and tender, they make an excellent side dish for family dinners or special occasions. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can easily customize their flavor profile by experimenting with different seasonings. This quick recipe is not only healthy but also versatile, allowing you to pair these roasted carrots with various proteins, incorporate them into salads, or enjoy them as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh carrots
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and peel the carrots. Cut them in half lengthwise and then slice into smaller pieces if desired.
- Spread the chopped carrots evenly on a baking sheet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Drizzle olive oil over the carrots and sprinkle with black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Toss until well coated.
- Roast in the oven for about 30 minutes, checking occasionally for fork-tenderness.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (130g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg