A Roasted Carrot Recipe To Make You a Veggie Hero
It sounds simple enough (and it is!) but roasting carrots is a preparation we sometimes overlook when making our dinner plans. This recipe for roasted carrots only asks you to peel, cut, and toss carrots in oil and seasoning before putting them briefly in a hot oven. In return, you get deliciously sweet roasted carrots in the oven, hot and ready to serve in about fifteen minutes. If you need an even faster side, try our easy glazed carrots.
Why Are Roasted Carrots So Good?
We ask ourselves the same thing every time we make oven roasted carrots! They are such an easy and delicious preparation for the beloved carrot. Once roasted, carrots develop a sweetness and a lovely caramelization that underscores their natural appeal. Not only do roasted carrots taste fabulous, they are so good for you! We get so much from one simple vegetable–vitamin a, beta-carotene, and fiber to name a few of our favorite things. So do like Bugs Bunny, and eat some carrots, your bones will thank you. While the oven is going you might as well roast some other veggies like Cauliflower, Broccoli or Onions.
How To Roast Carrots
A few tips and tricks for roasting carrots:
Should you peel carrots before roasting? We peel our carrots before roasting, which is purely a matter of preference. If you don’t peel, make sure to give them a good scrub. Once peeled, quarter and cut the carrots.
Spread the carrots onto a baking sheet, drizzle with oil and seasonings and give them a good toss.
How long to roast carrots? You’ll see the carrots turn golden after 15-20 minutes in a 425°F oven. You can check for tenderness by piercing a carrot with a fork.
Toss carrots with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot!
What To Cook With This Roasted Carrots Recipe To Make It a Meal
When we think of roasted carrots, we think of a table set with a classic Sunday dinner spread. You could plan on preparing this roast carrots in oven recipe with our Spatchcocked Roast Chicken with Shredded Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, a big bowl of The Kale Salad, and serve it all with a basket of Herby Rhodes Rolls on the side. Oh, and Crispy Smashed Potatoes are always a good idea!!
Tools You’ll Need
Carrots For Days
If you enjoyed this recipe for roasting carrots, we have a few more suggestions for great ways to prepare carrots to accompany your next meal:
These Za’atar Roasted Carrots with Feta and Pumpkin Seeds add a little pizazz to the already delicious roasted carrot.
Glazed Carrots for a touch of brown butter sweetness.
Nutty Carrot Dip for a fun twist.
What’s Up Doc? Show Us Those Roasted Carrots!
Did you make a side of roasted carrots? We want to see! Snap a photo and maybe even a video of the beautiful people you feed it to. Tag us on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper. Happy eating!
