This sweet and delicious Ina Garten Roasted Carrots Recipe is kid-friendly, and can be paired with whatever you are preparing for dinner today. The carrots get caramelized on the outside and are soft on the inside.

Ina Garten Roasted Carrots Ingredients

Carrots. Carrots may be cooked in a way that is both good for them and delicious. The oven helps bring out the natural sweetness of the vegetables.
Olive Oil. Olive oil, which is good for the heart, is essential to the process of caramelizing the carrots and preventing them from drying out or catching fire.
Honey. Honey is a delicious complement to carrots, which is why I use it in these carrots cooked in the crock pot. Honey also imparts a somewhat sticky and sweet flavor to the carrots. I don’t insist on it, but if you are preparing food for children, adding some flavor to the carrots is a great way to make them more appealing.
Herbs. Even while roasted carrots may be prepared with only salt and pepper, the flavor of the carrots is enhanced significantly when a combination of dried and/or fresh herbs is used.

How Should Oven-Roasted Carrots Be Cut?

Carrots should be washed and the stem end should be trimmed off. When you roast carrots, you may keep the skin on them.
If the diameter of the carrots is rather great, you should cut them in half lengthwise.
Cut your carrots into pieces that are 1 1/2 inches long so that you may ensure you get a roasted carrot experience that is entirely soft on the inside and caramelized on the exterior.
I find that cutting my carrots on the bias (diagonally) results in the most attractive presentation, but cutting them into normal pieces also works very well.
I know that the chopped carrots appear to be rather huge on the pan, but you may put your faith in the fact that they will decrease and become the perfect size after roasting.

Can I Roast Baby Carrots Instead?

Yes! There is no need to make any adjustments to the recipe. Keeping an eye on the baby carrots and adjusting the cooking time to suit their needs is all that is required.

Can I Roast Other Veggies With Carrots?

Yes! Pick a vegetable that takes roughly as long to roast as the potatoes; sweet potatoes, parsnips, or cauliflower are all good options.

How To Make Ina Garten Roasted Carrots

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat for easy cleanup.
Scrub and thoroughly dry the carrots (no need to peel). Those carrots that are thick should be split in half lengthwise (if they are narrow, leave them whole). Cut the carrots into diagonal crosswise slices measuring 1 1/2 inches (the pieces will look large but will shrink once roasted).
Place the carrots in the middle of the baking sheet, then sprinkle them with honey and oil. Salt, pepper, and thyme should be sprinkled on the top. If all of the carrots will not fit in a single layer, place half on a second baking sheet coated with parchment paper and bake in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; if the carrots are congested, they will steam rather than roast.
Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through until the carrots are browned and soft (if the carrots are on two pans, switch their places on the top and lower racks halfway through).
Add the fresh parsley and toss one more to combine. As desired, taste and adjust the seasoning. Enjoy hot.

What To Serve With Roasted Carrots?

Chicken. Traditional combinations include bone-in chicken breasts baked in the oven or grilled on the barbecue.
Pork. Carrots, whether served alongside pork chops cooked in an air fryer or pork tenderloin cooked on the grill, make for a wonderful and comforting supper.
Grains And Legumes. Recipes for adaptable and substantial salads, such as this quinoa chickpea salad, benefit from the inclusion of carrots, which are both delicious and nutritious.
Sandwiches. Boost the nutritional content of your next BLT or grilled cheese made in an air fryer by adding these ingredients.

How Long To Roast Carrots?

When you roast carrots, the amount of time it takes depends on the size of the carrot pieces you use and how packed the pan is. Roasting the carrots at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 25 minutes will produce slices that are 1 1/2 inches thick and spaced apart. It is possible that the cooking time may need to be adjusted if the pieces are sliced smaller or if your oven tends to run on the cooler or hotter side. To be on the safe side, I would suggest checking in at the 20-minute point.

Why My Roasted Carrots Not Crispy?

If the carrots you roasted don’t get crispy, it’s probably because you packed too many of them into the pan. This will prevent the vegetables from roasting and instead cause them to steam. Check to see that the carrots are arranged in a single layer and that the individual pieces are not in contact with one another. If so, divide them evenly between two baking sheets and roast them in the middle, upper, and lower thirds of the oven respectively.

Recipe Variations

Carrots Roasted With Parmesan Cheese. Before serving or during the final few minutes of roasting, sprinkle two tablespoons of grated parmesan over the carrots.
Roasted Carrots With A Mediterranean Flavor. Along with the thyme, include a little bit of dried oregano and cumin as well. Before serving, top the roasted carrots with crumbled feta and chopped fresh mint.
Carrots Roasted With Both Sweet And Spicy Spices. Leave the thyme out of it. Roast the carrots in the oven while adding a pinch each of chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
Carrots Roasted With Garlic And Olive Oil. Do not include the honey. Before you roast the carrots, toss them with between a half and a full teaspoon of garlic powder.

How To Store Roasted Carrots?

In The Fridge. The leftover roasted carrots can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days if they are placed in an airtight container.
In The Freezer. After allowing them to room temperature, transfer your roasted carrots to bags that are suitable for the freezer, and then store them in the freezer for up to two months.
To Make Ahead. The carrots may be chopped and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days in advance before being roasted.
To Reheat. Reheat any leftover roasted carrots by spreading them out in a single layer on a baking sheet that has been gently greased and placing it in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for just long enough for the carrots to get hot. Reheating roasted carrots may also be done in a skillet, as well as in the microwave.

Ina Garten Roasted Carrots Recipe

Erin Table for Seven

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 115 kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds carrots
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup or 1 additional tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat for easy cleanup.
Scrub and thoroughly dry the carrots (no need to peel). Those carrots that are thick should be split in half lengthwise (if they are narrow, leave them whole).
Cut the carrots into diagonal crosswise slices measuring 1 1/2 inches (the pieces will look large but will shrink once roasted).
Place the carrots in the middle of the baking sheet, then sprinkle them with honey and oil.
Salt, pepper, and thyme should be sprinkled on the top. If all of the carrots will not fit in a single layer, place half on a second baking sheet coated with parchment paper and bake in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; if the carrots are congested, they will steam rather than roast.
Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through until the carrots are browned and soft (if the carrots are on two pans, switch their places on the top and lower racks halfway through).
Add the fresh parsley and toss one more to combine. As desired, taste and adjust the seasoning. Enjoy hot.

Notes

Carrots Roasted With Parmesan Cheese. Before serving or during the final few minutes of roasting, sprinkle two tablespoons of grated parmesan over the carrots.
Roasted Carrots With A Mediterranean Flavor. Along with the thyme, include a little bit of dried oregano and cumin as well. Before serving, top the roasted carrots with crumbled feta and chopped fresh mint.
Carrots Roasted With Both Sweet And Spicy Spices. Leave the thyme out of it. Roast the carrots in the oven while adding a pinch each of chili powder, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
Carrots Roasted With Garlic And Olive Oil. Do not include the honey. Before you roast the carrots, toss them with between a half and a full teaspoon of garlic powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 590mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 25388IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg

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