How Do You Cut Carrots for Roasting?
From small dice to large chunks to carrot sticks to medallions, there are many different ways to cut your carrots prior to roasting. Whatever you do, make sure that you use a sharp knife. Carrots can be tough to cut through and using a dull knife increases your chances for dangerous slips and jolts.
The Key to Even Cooking: No matter what shape you cut your carrots in, be sure to chop them into even-sized pieces. This will help promote even cooking. Nothing is worse than biting into a half-cooked carrot after munching on a tender and juicy one.
How Can I tell When Carrots are Done?
You can roast these to your desired doneness. When the carrots are done, they will be fork tender but not mushy. The size of the carrots will affect their cooking time so I like to test the thickest ones to ensure they are fully done.
If you are planning to roast baby carrots instead of full-sized, you simply need to adjust the cooking time. They tend to cook a couple of minutes faster, so pay close attention to when they turn golden brown and test with a fork or knife.
Serve With
Oven-roasted carrots are simple enough for tonight’s dinner but also belong on a holiday menu. Try them with a side of Creamy Mashed Potatoes or our super-fast Instant Pot Potatoes. They pair well with any main course:
Storing Roasted Carrots
- To Store: Roasted Carrots last for up to five days when stored properly. Pop them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge.
- To Reheat: When you are ready to eat them, place them in the oven for 5 minutes to return them to their crispy state. You could also toast on a lightly oiled skillet or use an air fryer if you have one. I would, however, avoid microwaving them which can make them mushy.
- Can I Freeze Roasted Carrots? Avoid freezing your roasted carrots for later use. They tend to turn to mush when reheated.
More Easy Vegetable Sides
Roasted Carrots Recipe
Author: Natalya Drozhzhin
Roasted Carrots are the perfect side dish. Made with just a few pantry staple ingredients. You’ll love the garlic infused oil for serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
Garlic OIl Topping (Optional):
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- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Peel and cut carrots if desired.
- Place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and seasoning and toss to coat.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until they are fork tender.
- Optionally, mince garlic and combine in a small dish with 2 Tbsp of extra virgin oil and finely chopped parsley. For the best flavor, make this sauce and let the flavors meld as the carrots are roasting. Drizzle the garlic mixture over carrots right before serving.
126kcal Calories15g Carbs1g Protein7g Fat1g Saturated Fat492mg Sodium484mg Potassium4g Fiber7g Sugar25259IU Vitamin A9mg Vitamin C52mg Calcium1mg Iron
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Roasted Carrots Recipe
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
