Roasted Carrots
Updated April 03, 2025
Quick Summary
Roasted carrots are a simple and delicious side dish, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors. With just a few ingredients, they roast to golden perfection, making them a family favorite at any meal.
Roasted Carrots: A Family-Favorite Vegetable Side Dish
I make roasted vegetables every single week, without fail. Roasting veggies is SO easy and it brings out the BEST flavor. Roasting turns plain old veggies into deliciously addicting vegetables. Vegetables you can’t stop eating, they taste like candy. Even kids will gobble them up.
Roasted Carrots are one of our favorite vegetables to roast. They are a staple in our house because I always have a bag of carrots in the fridge. They are affordable, easy to find at every grocery store, and my kids love them.
Plus, they are the perfect side dish to any meal. Really! You can serve oven roasted carrots with anything and everything. I make them to go with quick and easy weeknight meals AND I make them to serve at dinner parties and holiday meals.
They are a great vegetable to serve to anyone and everyone because everyone loves roasted carrots. They are familiar and roasting makes them extra delicious.
Key Ingredients
You only need a few ingredients to make these carrots! Another reason to love this recipe!
- Carrots– I like to use whole carrots for this recipe. I usually peel my carrots to give them a cleaner look, but you don’t have to. If you choose not to peel the carrots, scrub and wash them really well before roasting. You can use bagged baby carrots, follow the recipe, but check them a few minutes early because the cooking time will be different.
- Olive oil– a little drizzle before they go in the oven. The oil will help them caramelize in the oven and prevent them from drying out.
- Garlic powder– optional, but so good!
- Herbs– I like to garnish the carrots with fresh herbs for extra flavor. Dill, thyme, chives, and parsley are all good options. Use your favorite!
Roasted Carrots Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy clean up. Set aside.
- With a sharp knife, cut off the tops of the carrots. Slice the carrots diagonally, in 1/2-inch-thick slices. Make sure they are close to the same size, so they cook evenly.
- Place the carrots on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder, if using. Toss until well coated. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Make sure the carrots are in an even layer on the baking sheet.
- Place the pan in the oven and roast the carrots for 20 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh dill or thyme. Serve warm.
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Flavor Variations
- Use melted butter or brown butter instead of olive oil.
- Sweeten the carrots up with honey, hot honey, or pure maple syrup.
- Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese or crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle with pesto or chimichurri.
- Serve with honey mustard sauce or ranch dip. My kids love dipping!
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios, pecans, walnuts, or almonds over the carrots before serving.
- Serve with whipped feta or whipped cottage cheese.
What to Serve with Roasted Carrots
Oven roasted carrots are a delicious side dish to any meal. They are a great side for easy weeknight meals or for special occasion dinners like Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas.
A few main dishes that pair well with roasted carrots are:
- Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs
- Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes
- Lemon Butter Chicken
- Chicken Piccata
- Spaghetti
- Baked Ziti
