Herb Roasted Carrots – Fresh herb roasted whole carrots make a delicious and beautiful side dish.

Herb Roasted Carrots
An easy and beautiful side dish that’s perfect from a holiday table to a busy weeknight. I like buying medium-sized carrots and roasting them whole. Whole carrots look extra special in a serving bowl and on the plate, paired with a combination of fresh and dried herbs

Why You’ll Like This Recipe
- Easy to Make – easy prep and a simple hands-off cooking method.
- Simple but Special – whole carrots paired with fresh herbs look beautiful on a dinner table and add color to the plate.
- Affordable – a budget-friendly vegetable side dish.

Ingredients for Herb Roasted Carrots
- Carrots – look for medium-sized whole carrots. I used two bunches of organic carrots for this recipe. Large carrots will take much longer to cook. If the carrots are very large and thick, consider cutting them and adjusting the cooking time.
- Olive Oil
- Fresh Thyme
- Poultry Seasoning – you could also use Italian Seasoning or Herbs de Provence.
- Kosher Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Parsley

How to Make Herb Roasted Carrots
- Clean and peel whole carrots.
- In a large bowl, toss carrots with olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Roast on a sheet pan tightly covered with foil just until tender. Remove foil and roast for 5 more minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

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Pictured above with Skillet Chicken and Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes.
Herb Roasted Carrots
Fresh herb roasted whole carrots make a delicious and beautiful side dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 164kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves plus more stems for roasting and garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Rinse and peel whole carrots. Toss carrots with olive oil, fresh thyme, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread carrots evenly on sheet pan, add a few more stems of thyme, and cover tightly with foil. Roast for about 20 minutes, then uncover and roast for an additional 5 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on size of whole carrots. Carrots should be barely fork-tender with a little bit of firmness to them. Garnish carrots with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 699mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 28447IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
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