Description
This Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots recipe offers a flavorful and simple way to elevate your side dishes. Tender carrot sticks are tossed in olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then roasted to perfection and topped with savory Parmesan cheese. It’s a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors that pairs well with any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to roast the carrots evenly.
- Prepare Carrots: Place the peeled and cut carrot sticks on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Toss with Seasonings: Drizzle the olive oil over the carrots and add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Toss everything together until the carrots are fully coated with the seasonings.
- Roast Carrots: Spread the seasoned carrots into a single layer on the baking sheet to promote even roasting. Place them in the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
- Add Parmesan: After 20 minutes, remove the carrots from the oven and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Continue Roasting: Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the carrots are tender and have a golden color, and the cheese has melted and browned slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the carrots from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the carrots for the last 2 minutes of cooking, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
- You can substitute baby carrots if preferred; just adjust the cooking time accordingly as smaller carrots will cook faster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
