Description
These roasted carrots are bursting with flavor and are incredibly easy to prepare. Just a few key ingredients transform ordinary carrots into a mouthwatering dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a healthy option for your meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots (peeled and sliced on a bias into â…“-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 your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the sliced carrots with the oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, turning halfway through, until the carrots are tender and lightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite herbs for extra flavor.
Check the carrots towards the end to prevent overcooking.
These roasted carrots pair well with various main dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
