Easy Roasted Carrots Recipe
Roasted Carrots with Parsley and Thyme -- an easy side dish that's incredibly delicious, any season of the year. Tender, naturally sweet, and roasted to perfection. And if you'd like to sweeten it up a bit more, drizzle with honey butter.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 75kcal
Ingredients
- 8-12 carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- drizzle of combined honey and melted butter 1 tablespoon each, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. If the carrots are thick, cut them in half lengthwise. In a small bowl combine olive oil and thyme and brush over the carrots; turning to coat. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender.
- When the carrots are tender, remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving plate. While still hot, drizzle with the honey butter, if you like, and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
- This step is optional, but if you like carrots on the sweet side, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small saucepan until lightly brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the honey.
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 13594IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.5mg