Easy Garic Roasted Carrots

Name: Garlic Roasted Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds of carrots (diagonally sliced 1/2 inch thick); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried parsley

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Looking for a simple side dish? These garlic roasted carrots come out tender, slightly caramelized, and full of flavor. They’re easy to prep, budget-friendly, and a great way to use up a bag of carrots.

Easy garlic roasted carrots sliced in a serving dish.

Even on a busy weeknight, you can have this easy side dish ready and on the table in under 30 minutes. But it’s special enough to serve for Sunday dinner, or your holiday meals too.

Why You’ll Love These
Garlic Roasted Carrots

Quick and Easy:
Just toss everything together, spread it on a tray, and bake.
Budget Friendly:
Made with basic ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Perfect Texture:
Tender on the inside with a caramelized, roasted finish that adds a great flavor.
Goes With Everything:
A simple side dish that pairs well with chicken, pork, beef, or holiday meals.

Ingredients

2 pounds of carrots, diagonally sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley

How To Make Garlic Roasted Carrots

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease your baking pan or line it with parchment paper and set it aside.

Sliced carrots in a mixing bowl with chopped garlic, olive oil, and seasonings.

The carrots were tossed in olive oil and seasonings.

Peel the carrots and cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices.

Place the carrots in a large mixing bowl, then add the garlic, oil, salt, and pepper, and toss until well coated.

Seasoned sliced carrots are spread on a baking sheet.

Spread the carrots onto a baking pan in a single layer, and sprinkle the dried parsley over top.

Roasted sliced garlic carrots on a baking sheet.

Then bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until fork-tender and caramelized.

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FAQ

Peeling is optional, but if leaving the peels on, make sure to scrub the carrots well.

You sure can, just divide the carrots between two baking sheets so they roast instead of steaming. If you overcrowd the pan, the carrots won’t caramelize nicely.

These carrots are so easy to customize. A sprinkle of paprika, thyme, and rosemary would all work well.

Yes, baby carrots will work great. Just pat them dry before adding the oil and seasonings. You may need to add a few extra minutes of roasting time.

Garlic Roasted Carrots

These garlic roasted carrots are tender, caramelized, and full of flavor. A simple, delicious side dish that works for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Serving Size to 8 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds of carrots diagonally sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease your baking pan or line it with parchment paper and set it aside.
Peel the carrots and cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices.
Place the carrots in a large mixing bowl, then add the garlic, oil, salt, and pepper, and toss until well coated.
Spread the carrots onto a baking pan in a single layer, and sprinkle the dried parsley over top.
Then bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until fork-tender and caramelized.

Nutrition

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.

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Kim Mills is a homeschooling mom of 6 and lives on an urban homestead in Ontario, Canada. Blogging at Homestead Acres she enjoys sharing tips to help you save money, grow and preserve your own food.