Herb Roasted Carrots

This recipe for herb roasted carrots is another Ina Garten inspired recipe that I love.  It’s been a staple recipe in my house for years.   These carrots are a cinch to make.  Don’t skip the fresh dill, it’s the perfect enhancement to bring out the natural sweetness of the carrots.  I added some fresh orange zest to the recipe to really make these carrots sing.

Herb Roasted Carrots make the perfect side dish to just about any meal.  I love making this simple side dish recipe for holidays and special occasions.  It’s effortless to make and elegant to serve.  Not to mention, they are crazy delicious!!

I call these carrots veggie candy!

This simple carrot recipe will be a hit at your next holiday meal!

Easy Herb Roasted Carrots

Ingredients:
12 carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally in 1 1/2 inch slices
3 tbsp good olive oil
1 1/4 tsp kosher or sea salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp fresh orange zest
2 tbsp fresh dill 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  If your carrots are thick, cut in half lengthwise before slicing into large chunks.

Toss them will all other ingredients.  Transfer to a sheet pan and roast 20 minutes, until brown and tender.

Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.

These oven roasted carrots are addicting!

How to Make Oven Roasted Carrots:

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Oven Roasted Carrots

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Simply seasoned carrots, oven roasted until tender, lightly browned and sweet. Nature's candy!

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 carrots peeled and sliced diagonally into 1 1/2 inch slices (If your carrots are thick, cut in half lengthwise before slicing into large chunks.)
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp fresh orange zest
• 1 1/4 tsp kosher or sea salt
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Toss carrots in mixture to coat.

3. Transfer to a sheet pan and roast 20 minutes, or until browned and tender.  Garnish with additional fresh dill, if desired.