Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots
This recipe makes about 6 servings.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes to make.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds carrots, washed, scrubbed, diagonally cut into about 3-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Grease a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with foil and set aside.
- Place prepared carrots in a large mixing bowl; set aside.
- Melt the butter in the microwave. Once melted, add minced garlic, Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper to the melted butter and whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the butter mixture over the carrots and toss to coat. Add in the grated parmesan cheese and mix until combined.
- Transfer carrots to the baking sheet and arrange them in a single layer.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender. Mix them around halfway through cooking.
- Remove from oven. Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve
Notes:
- Cut Evenly: Try to cut the carrots into uniform sizes so they cook evenly.
- Coat Well: Generously coat the carrots with garlic, butter, and parmesan for full flavor.
- Space Out: Arrange the carrots in a single layer, allowing space on the baking sheet to avoid steaming.
- Watch Time: Monitor roasting to avoid overcooking; times may vary.
- Season to Taste: Adjust seasonings as needed, or add herbs and spices that you like.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Opt for fresh garlic and freshly grated parmesan.
- Reheat Properly: Use the oven or stove to reheat so as to maintain texture and flavor.
- Prepare Carrots Ahead Of Time: Roast the carrots in the oven a day before you need them, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve them, spread the carrots out on a rimmed baking sheet and reheat them in a 425°F oven for 5 minutes.
- Storing Leftovers: You can keep any leftover carrots in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.