Simple Roasted Carrots
A couple of small tips make all the difference in making the BEST roasted carrots! Roasted at a high temperature, these carrots are perfectly tender with beautiful caramelized edges. So many ways to flavor roasted carrots, whether you like them sweet or savory.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 lb carrots (pealed and cut on the diagonal)
- Extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil)
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Spices of your choice
- 1 garlic clove (finely minced)
- 1/2 lime (juice of)
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Heat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2
Place the sliced carrots in a large mixing bowl, and add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tbsp or so.) Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Toss to combine.
- 3
Transfer the carrots to a baking pan, making sure to spread them well in one single layer.
- 4
Roast in the heated oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized. Check part-way through and turn carrots over to get even color on both sides.)
- 5
Remove from oven. Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving bowl. Here, you can add flavor to your liking. To follow the recipe, season with turmeric and harissa spice blend. If you like, add a little minced garlic and a splash of lime juice. Toss to combine. Garnish with fresh parsley.