Roasted Carrot Sticks with Herbs (Printable)
Tender carrot sticks roasted with aromatic herbs for a simple side.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
→ Herbs & Seasonings
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp dried thyme
04 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
05 - ½ tsp garlic powder
06 - ½ tsp sea salt
07 - ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Optional Garnish
08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, dried thyme, dried rosemary, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
05 - Transfer the roasted carrots to a serving plate and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The carrots get sweet and caramelized without any fuss or fancy ingredients.
- It takes less than ten minutes to prep, and the oven does the rest.
- You can toss them with almost anything in your spice drawer and theyll still turn out great.
02 -
- Cut the carrots into even sticks or some will burn while others stay raw.
- Dont skip flipping them halfway, thats when the second side gets that caramelized sweetness.
- If your oven runs cool, add five more minutes and watch closely so they dont dry out.
03 -
- Use parchment paper instead of foil, it keeps the bottoms from sticking and makes cleanup instant.
- If you want deeper caramelization, roast them for an extra five minutes but keep an eye on the thinner pieces.
- Make a double batch, they disappear faster than you think and leftovers are great in salads or wraps.