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    Oven Roasted Carrots

    Published: Feb 26, 2020 · Modified: Mar 26, 2022 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These healthy oven roasted carrots are perfectly seasoned and addictively delicious. They're easy to make with only 6 ingredients in under 30 minutes! This roasted carrots recipe is a kid-friendly vegetable side dish that's paleo, vegan, gluten-free, dairy free and sugar-free!

    up close overhead view of Oven Roasted Carrots in a bowl garnished with herbs

    Roasted carrots are so delicious, that when they come out of the oven I have to harness all my self-control so I don't devour the whole pan before dinner! I call them "vegetable candy," even though the only sweetness comes from the natural sweetness of the carrots!

    This oven roasted carrots recipe is so easy and so delicious! This carrot side dish is perfectly seasoned and pairs well with any main dish, especially this balsamic pot roast or homemade mac and cheese! Peeling and cutting the carrots before roasting decreases the baking time which means they're ready fast! 

    These baked carrots are a kid-friendly side dish, and even make a great finger food (cut into small pieces) for babies! 

    front view of roasted carrots in a bowl garnished with chopped rosemary

    Roasted Carrots Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions 

    As always, let's chat about the ingredients in this baked carrots recipe, as well as possible substitutions! 

    photo showing the ingredients in this oven roasted carrots recipe
    • Carrots. I prefer using whole, organic carrots to make this roasted carrots recipe. Rainbow carrots are also fun to use for a colorful carrot side dish! 
    • Olive Oil. Any neutral oil, such as canola oil or avocado oil, works well in this recipe. I also love using flavor-infused olive oils (like garlic or herb olive oil), for extra flavor!
    • Sea Salt. Use pure, fine sea salt for the best results! 
    • Paprika. Both regular and smoked paprika taste amazing in this oven roasted carrots recipe!
    • Garlic Powder. Granulated garlic also works well!
    • Black Pepper. Use freshly ground black pepper for the best results! 
    overhead view of roasted carrots in a bowl garnished with chopped rosemary with a spoon taking a portion out of the bowl

    How to make Roasted Carrots

    These oven roasted carrots are so easy to make! We'll walk through the process step by step to ensure your success!

    Peel & Slice Carrots

    Begin this recipe by peeling the carrots. We prefer to roast them in thick slices so they cook faster. You can roast them in larger pieces or even whole, but you will have to increase the cooking time.

    Prepare Spice Mixture 

    Preheat the oven, then in a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, sea salt, paprika and black pepper. Set aside. Mixing the spices together ensures they are evenly distributed on the roasted carrots! 

    overhead view of the sliced carrots and spice mixture for this roasted carrots recipe

    Coat with Olive Oil

    Place peeled & cut carrots in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil and stir until evenly coated.

    photo showing how to roast carrots - coating with olive oil

    Add Seasonings

    Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the carrots, stir and repeat with the second half and stir until evenly distributed.

    photo showing how to roast carrots - adding spice mixture

    Spread onto a baking sheet

    Next, spread the seasoned carrots evenly on a lightly greased baking sheet. Be sure they are in a single layer so they roast evenly. 

    two overhead photos showing how to roast carrots - coated with spice mixture then spread out on a baking sheet before roasting

    Roast

    Roast at 450 degrees for 15-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through.

    Note: roasting time heavily depends on the size/thickness of the carrots. Check your carrots often to avoid burning.

    overhead photo showing how to roast carrots - spatula stirring roasted carrots on a baking pan

    Serve!

    Once the baked carrots are roasted to a golden-brown perfection, remove them from the oven and serve immediately. Feel free to garnish with some chopped carrot tops, chopped fresh rosemary or parsley! 

    Serving suggestions

    These baked carrots go with just about any and every main dish you can think of, and they also compliment other side dishes to round out a meal!

    • Serve on the side of this balsamic pot roast or these healthy sloppy Joes. 
    • They pair perfectly with mac and cheese recipes - like this spaghetti squash mac and cheese, homemade mac and cheese, and vegetable mac and cheese! 
    • Oven roasted carrots go well with other vegetable side dishes too. Try these roasted Brussels sprouts, parmesan roasted green beans, roasted beets, sautéed green beans, and roasted broccoli!
    photo of roasted carrots in a serving bowl

    Store

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    FAQS about Roasted Carrots

    This is a fairly straightforward recipe, but here are my answers to a few frequently asked questions about how to roast carrots! 

    Do you peel carrots before roasting?

    Yes. Peel carrots before you cut and roast them for the best texture.

    How do you cut carrots for roasting?

    I recommend cutting them into ¼" to ½" thick circles. The smaller pieces roast faster, which is key when you're in a hurry to get dinner on the table! You can also cut them in half lengthwise, or roast them whole, just be aware you will have to drastically increase roasting time! 

    Can I use baby carrots? 

    Yes, you can use baby carrots and roast them whole or cut in halves, just be aware that you will have to increase the roasting time! 

    overhead photo of a spoon taking a scoop of roasted carrots out of a bowl

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    Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe

    Laura
    These healthy oven-roasted carrots are perfectly seasoned and addictively delicious. They're easy to make with only 6 ingredients in under 30 minutes! This roasted carrots recipe is a kid-friendly vegetable side dish that's paleo, vegan, gluten-free, dairy free and sugar-free!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dish, vegetables
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 105 kcal

    Equipment

    • glass batter bowl
    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • baking sheet

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 lbs carrots* peeled and cut into ½” thick circles
    • 2 TBS olive oil
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp sea salt
    • ¼ tsp paprika
    • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
    • Grease a large baking sheet, set aside.
    • In a small bowl mix together garlic powder, sea salt, paprika and black pepper. Set aside.
    • Place peeled & cut carrots in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil and stir until evenly coated.
    • Sprinkle half of the spice mixture over the carrots, stir and repeat with the second half and stir until evenly distributed.
    • Spread seasoned carrots evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
    • Roast at 450 degrees for 15-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Note: roasting time heavily depends on the size/thickness of your carrots. Check your carrots often to avoid burning.

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    Notes

    *2 lbs of carrots equals 907 g, or 32 oz or roughly 6 cups of peeled and cut carrots. 

    Roasted Carrots: Ingredient Substitutions

    • Carrots. I recommend whole organic carrots to make this recipe. Rainbow carrots are also fun to use for a colorful carrot side dish. You can use baby carrots as well, you will just need to bake them longer.
    • Olive Oil. Any neutral oil, such as canola oil or avocado oil, works well in this recipe. I also love using flavor-infused olive oils (like garlic or herb olive oil), for extra flavor!
    • Sea Salt. Use pure, fine sea salt for the best results! 
    • Paprika. Both regular and smoked paprika taste amazing in this oven roasted carrots recipe!
    • Garlic Powder. Granulated garlic also works well!
    • Black Pepper. Use freshly ground black pepper for the best results! 

    Store

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 299mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 25300IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Emily Swanson

      February 27, 2020 at 7:56 am

      5 stars
      I LOVE roasted veggies. And I love how roasting brings out the natural sweetness of carrots. I'd be right there helping you devour the pan.

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