Roasted Carrots with Thyme
These oven roasted carrots with thyme are a simple healthy side dish perfect for weeknights or holidays .
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 126kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs carrots, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried thyme
- Dash of smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut carrots into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
- Arrange carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat all sides of the carrots.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until carrots are starting to get browned and are tender when poked with a fork.
Notes
- You can also use fresh baby carrots or frozen carrots for this recipe. If using frozen, do not thaw before roasting.
- Feel free to substitute the thyme with rosemary for a different flavor profile.
- To serve, garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2.5g | Fat: 6.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 248mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 7.5g