I realized I haven’t posted many sides for meals on this blog yet. I certainly make them — and eat them. So…why don’t I post about them? Hmm.
Well, here’s my first attempt at posting more sides: Thyme-Roasted Carrots! This is a super easy side to make that goes well with a lot of different types of meals. I particularly like thyme-roasted carrots with turkey, chicken, steak and tri tip. The sweet and salty flavors and soft texture of the carrots complement those meats quite nicely.
For this side, all you need is (1) carrots, (2) fresh thyme, (3) kosher salt and (4) ground black pepper. Told you it was easy! Roasting carrots brings out their natural sweetness, so not many additional seasonings are needed. If you feel like it, however, you could add a splash of balsamic vinegar, honey (or both!) or some sprigs of fresh rosemary to the carrots. Personally, I like them nice and simple.
Try to use carrots that are all roughly the same size and shape. This will make roasting easier as the carrots will more evenly cook.
Thyme-Roasted Carrots
10-12 whole unpeeled carrots, split lengthwise
2 tbsp. fresh whole thyme leaves (no stems)
2-3 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
optional: balsamic vinegar, honey, fresh rosemary sprigs
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cover a sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil over carrots on the sheet pan. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Toss carrots until evenly coated with oil and seasonings. Arrange carrots on sheet pan. Toss fresh thyme leaves over carrots.
Roast in oven for 30-35 minutes, until golden and tender.
Enjoy!
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11 Responses to “Thyme-Roasted Carrots”
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Beautiful Lacey, as always
I love roasted carrots and how they get a beautiful sweetness when roasted. In fact make a side dish very similar to this but with the addition of some white wine.
Aww, you’re so kind! Right, aren’t roasted carrots SO good?? I like the idea of adding some white wine to them. Yum!
Mmmm, sounds like Pioneer Woman’s carrots! They’re so good! They get sweet once they’re roasted, I love this recipe!
You’re right! Now that you remind me, I do remember seeing a recipe on the Pioneer Woman’s site for oven-roasted carrots that was similar to mine. Roasted carrots are so simple and so yummy! Thanks for stopping by!
I heart roast carrots- they’re like candy!
Right there with you, Betty!
Hey Lacey! We tried the carrots tonight with your pan-seared salmon recipe. YUMMY!!
Yay, Kathy! Good combination
. Thanks for sharing how it went!
I love the simplicity of roasted carrots. They’re so flexible. This is one of many fantastic flavor combinations. Great photos!
Matt Kay
Thanks, Matt! I totally agree with you on the delightful simplicity of roasted carrots. mmm
Hi Lacey! Loving the roasted carrots recipe you have here ~ linking back to this recipe in my next post