Description
These roasted carrots are perfect as a side dish and are easy to make. The combination of avocado oil, sea salt, and fresh parsley enhances their natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb carrots, washed or peeled
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp sea salt or to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). For easy cleanup, line a large sheet pan or baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
- Cut carrots on the bias (at a diagonal) into 2-inch long pieces then cut in half again lengthwise. You should end up with carrot pieces that are roughly two inches long – rounded on one side and flat on the other.
- Add prepared carrots to the baking sheet. Drizzle oil over the top then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss together with your hands until the carrots are evenly coated in oil. Spread out in an even layer across the baking sheet.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until fork-tender and the edges look caramelized. Check the oven at the 15-minute mark; total cook time will vary depending on the size of your carrots. Larger, thicker carrot pieces will need more time than small, thin carrot sticks.
- Remove from the oven and toss with fresh parsley. Season with more salt as you see fit and serve.
- Cool leftovers to room temperature then store in an airtight container in the fridge. Eat within 3-4 days.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to personalize the flavor.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or enjoyed cold as a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Vegetables
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg