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If you are looking for a side dish that is effortless and delicious, these oven roasted carrots are your new go to. This recipe just requires a handful of pantry spices and a drizzle of olive oil to transform carrots into warm, savory-sweet goodness. These carrots pair beautifully with almost any main course and come together with minimal prep. Just wash, peel, slice, season, and bake.

Whether you are planning a cozy weeknight dinner or rounding out a holiday spread, this recipe delivers big flavor with little fuss. This recipe is also easy to customize with your favorite seasonings.

Why you will love this recipe

• Versatile side dish – These carrots complement everything – beef, chicken, fish, or even vegetarian dishes.
• Naturally sweet – Roasting carrots brings out the natural sugars in carrots for melt-in-your mouth goodness.
• Customizable seasonings – Swap in herbs, spices, or a drizzle of honey or balsamic for a twist.

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

How to make roasted carrots

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Wash and peel the carrots.
• Cut each carrot in half long ways and short ways.
• Place the carrots in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.

• Mix the carrots until they are fully coated with olive oil.
• Add in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder and mix the carrots until they are coated with the seasonings.

• Put the carrots on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.

• Check to see if the carrots are fork tender. If they are, remove them from the oven. If they are not, continue baking for 5 to 10 more minutes.

How to store roasted carrots

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Oven Roasted Carrots

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Servings

4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Wash and peel the carrots.
• Cut each carrot in half long ways and short ways.
• Place the carrots in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
• Mix the carrots until they are fully coated with olive oil.
• Add in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder and mix the carrots until they are coated with the seasonings.
• Put the carrots on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
• Check to see if the carrots are fork tender. If they are, remove them from the oven. If they are not, continue baking for 5 to 10 more minutes.