Description
These Roasted Carrots are a quick and flavorful side dish made with fresh vegetables, garlic powder, and spices. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or as a healthy addition to any meal, they are sure to please anyone looking for simple, homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots (peeled and sliced on a bias into ⅓-inch thick slices)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced carrots, oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin (if using), sea salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat the carrots evenly with the seasoning.
- Spread the seasoned carrots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer.
- Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary before roasting.
Adjust the seasoning to your taste; feel free to include other spices like cayenne or Italian seasoning if desired.
Serve the roasted carrots warm as a side dish to complement a variety of main courses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg