The Best Oven Roasted Carrots
- PREP 5min
- COOK 25min
- TOTAL 30min
This easy roasted carrots recipe is ready in about 30 minutes! Our family loves the perfectly cooked, caramelized results.
We’ve included a basic version below, plus an optional twist with maple syrup and cumin (I love it).
You Will Need
Basic Roasted Carrots
2 pounds carrots, scrubbed clean or peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil like avocado oil
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Maple Cumin Carrots (Optional)
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Directions
Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat.
Trim the carrot ends and slice them diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices. As the carrots roast, they will shrink.
Add the carrot slices, oil, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. If making maple cumin carrots, add the maple syrup and cumin.
Toss the carrots around the bowl until well coated with oil and the seasoning.
Spread the carrots in one layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Roast for 15 minutes, stir, and then roast until the carrots are tender and caramelized around the edges, 5 to 10 minutes longer. (For even more caramelization, roast for another 5 to 10 minutes.)
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Nutrition Facts: The nutrition facts provided below are estimates. Calculations include the maple syrup and cumin.