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If you’re looking for an easy side dish that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for any meal, Rosemary Roasted Carrots are the answer. This carrot recipe is ideal for holiday dinners, weeknight dinners, and everything in between. Using fresh rosemary, these roasted carrots are sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Roasting carrots with fresh rosemary brings out their natural sweetness and adds a wonderful aroma that fills your kitchen. Just like my Cumin Roasted Sweet Potatoes or my Dairy Free Root Vegetable Mash, this dish is healthy, naturally whole 30 compliant and verastile to many diets. Though you will enjoy this dish as is, you can also add crumbled feta on top or a drizzle of honey. I made this for one of my meal prep clients and the family raved about it!
Step 1: Preheat the Oven 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it with olive oil. Step 2: Prepare the Carrots 1. Peel carrots and Slice: If you’re using whole carrots or medium carrots, peel them and slice them into a uniform size. The thickness of your carrots will affect the roasting time, so try to keep them similar in size for even cooking.
Step 3: Roast the Carrots 1. Arrange on Baking Sheet and Season: Place carrots on the sheet pan. Drizzle the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Add the chopped rosemary and toss to coat. Place the seasoned carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
2. Roast: Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, or until they are tender and caramelized. The exact time will depend on the size and thickness of your carrots. 3. Stir Occasionally: To ensure even roasting, stir the carrots halfway through the cooking time.
Step 4: Serving Rosemary Carrots 1. Garnish and Serve: Remove the carrots from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish. Garnish with additional fresh rosemary if desired. 2. Enjoy: These rosemary roasted carrots are the perfect complement to any main course, from Greek Yogurt Chicken to Simple Baked Salmon. They also make a great addition to your holiday meal spread.
Tips: – Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh rosemary gives the best flavor, but if you’re in a pinch, dried rosemary can be used as well. Make sure the dried rosemary is fresh and not expired. – Add Sweetness: Sprinkle brown sugar or drizzle maple syrup or honey over the top. – Spice It Up: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
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