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Published: Mar 10, 2023 ยท Last Updated On: Aug 30, 2024 by Natasha Minocha

Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven

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Oven-roasted carrots are super, super simple. Theyโ€™re delicious and packed with an intense flavor. Theyโ€™re easy to make, and the roasted carrot recipe is a refreshing change of pace from the traditional way we cook vegetables.

Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven

Roasting is a prime example of using seasonal produce in a minimalistic way. You get to bite into vegetables that taste of bluer skies and the end of winterโ€™s grip! And itโ€™s such a great way to do any veggie, not just carrots, because it celebrates the vegetable, letting it shine.

So, why are carrots roasted in the oven delicious?

The root vegetable is rich in sugars; roasting intensifies the flavor. As the oven does its magic, the carrots caramelize and brown, adding a more complex and sweeter dimension. The trick is to cook them enough to be tender but still crunchy!

Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven
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  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • How To Make Oven-Roasted Carrots
  • Pro Tips
  • How Long Do You Roast Carrots?
  • Recipe Variations
  • How To Serve
  • More Delicious Sides
  • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

Why You'll Love This Recipe

A handful of everyday ingredients transform humble carrots into something truly specialโ€”sweet, caramelized, and bursting with flavor!

No complicated steps, no fuss! Just toss, roast, and let the oven work its magic.

These oven-roasted carrots are the ultimate side dish! Pair them with a cozy dinner, add them to salads, or just snack on them straight from the tray (trust me, itโ€™s hard to resist!).

Customize the flavors any which way you want! Keep it simple with salt and pepper, drizzle with honey, or add herbs and spices to match your mood!

How To Make Oven-Roasted Carrots

Step 1: Wash and dry your carrots.

Step 2: I got my hands on these farm-fresh, cute little baby carrots, so I cooked them whole without peeling or chopping. For any kind of young carrots, scrubbing is enough. For older carrots, peel them before you roast.

Washed and scrubbed baby carrots

Step 3: Toss with olive oil, sea salt, and zaโ€™atar, making sure to mix well, so each root is covered in oil and spices and browns beautifully.

Step 4: Spread the carrots evenly and in a single layer on a parchment-lined (which makes cleaning so much simpler) baking tray.

Seasoned carrots on a baking tray

Step 5: Bake until tender and just about done. It took me 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 6: Sprinkle chopped cilantro on the oven-roasted carrots and serve immediately.

Roasted carrots out of the oven

Pro Tips

  • Which are the best carrots for roasting, you ask? I found the assortment I used to be wonderful, but you can use whatever is locally and easily available.
  • If youโ€™re using big carrots, cut them for even roasting. You can halve, quarter, or make thin carrot fingers, depending on how you want to serve the roasted carrots.
  • The secret to how to roast carrots? Keep the recipe simple. The best way is to just add some oil and some salt & pepper. Thatโ€™s it. Honestly, the result is scrumptious. But if you want to add other flavors, go for it!
  • Donโ€™t overcrowd the baking sheet, or the carrots won't brown evenly.
Roasted carrots close up

How Long Do You Roast Carrots?

I started checking on my carrots after about 25 minutes to make sure they didnโ€™t turn mushy. That said, donโ€™t wait for a specific time to check the roasting carrots because all ovens differ, and the vegetable size will change the cooking time.ย 

Instead, let your senses be the judge.

Once that caramel-ly aroma starts wafting through, the vegetable is cooked but still has a little bite left, and itโ€™s not so tender that the baked carrots fall apart under the pressure of a fork, that it's done.ย 

Recipe Variations

Zaโ€™atar is just so, so, so flavorful that the recipe for roasted vegetables needs nothing else. But thatโ€™s what I love about oven-roasted carrots. Itโ€™s okay to experiment with other spices because the vegetable has a natural affinity for them.

Add what you like and it is easily available. Here are a few choices:

  • Salt and pepper to make a healthy Spring recipe, and enjoy fresh and new carrots.
  • Paprika to give it some heat.
  • Finish with garam masala for warmth and spiciness. Itโ€™s really meant for roasted vegetables with all the layers of spices mixed in it coming through.
  • Cumin powder and coriander powder when you want to intensify the sweetness.
  • Italian seasoning for brightness and punch.
  • You can even add parmesan right before sliding the carrots into the oven for that cheesy, umami burst!
Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven sprinkled with cilantro

How To Serve

My oven-roasted carrots barely sat on the table for a minute before they were obliterated as an evening snack. But it works beautifully as a side dish, so if you're thinking of serving it during dinner, here are some ideas:

  • Sprinkle some parsley.
  • Right after the roasted vegetables come out of the oven, grate the parmesan for that detonating umami taste.
  • Crumbled feta would give a naturally tangy counterpoint to the sweetness of carrots.
  • Or you can drizzle a dip on top:
  • Creamy Whipped Feta
  • Vegan Mayonnaise
  • Avocado Dip
  • Tzatziki
Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven

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Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others.ย Thatโ€™sย whyย Iโ€™mย always eager to hear from you.ย So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out onย Instagram,ย Pinterest,ย YouTube, orย Facebook. I hope you love these oven-roasted carrots as much as we do!

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Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven

Easy Roasted Carrots In The Oven

Natasha Minocha
Oven-roasted carrots are super, super simple. Theyโ€™re delicious and packed with an intense flavor. Theyโ€™re easy to make, and the roasted carrot recipe is a refreshing change of pace from the traditional way we cook vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, World
Servings 4 servings
Calories 106 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15-20 Baby carrots You can use regular sized carrots
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1.5 tsp Za'atar
  • Chopped cilantro for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200 C. Line your baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Wash, scrub, and peel the carrots. I didn't need to peel my carrots.
  • Pat them dry and place in a bowl.
  • Add olive oil, sea salt, and za'atar. Mix well.
  • Spread evenly on the prepared baking tray and place the tray in the oven.
  • Roast for 30-35 minutes at 200 C or until the carrots are just cooked through. They should not be overcooked.
  • Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving platter, liberally garnish with cilantro, and serve. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Which are the best carrots for roasting? I found the assortment I used to be wonderful, but you can use whatever is locally and easily available.
  • If youโ€™re using big carrots, cut them for even roasting. You can halve, quarter, or make thin carrot fingers, depending on how you want to serve the roasted carrots.
  • The secret to how to roast carrots? Keep the recipe simple. The best way is to just add some oil and some salt & pepper. Thatโ€™s it. Honestly, the result is scrumptious. But if you want to add other flavors, go for it!
  • Donโ€™t overcrowd the baking sheet, or the carrots won't brown evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 611mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5171IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.4mg
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