Today I am showing you a simple side dish that we love to eat in my family, roasted thyme carrots.
I am always on the lookout for simple and delicious side dishes. And it’s no secret that I am a huge fan of roasted vegetables. The flavor of the sweet carrots alongside the fresh thyme is simply delicious.
The thyme in my garden has been taking over everything lately, so I have been using it up. It is still outrunning me, though! That stuff has moved into every nook and cranny it seems. I have a vague memory of knowing somewhere along the way that thyme is a creeper. I.e., it expands and takes over. It’s a good thing I like it so much. 🙂
To make this recipe, you’ll need to start with some fresh carrots. I halved the small carrots and quartered the big ones in my bag…just to make them close to a uniform thickness. I placed them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
I don’t peel mine. If the skins bother you, peel yours before you chop them.
Then I added some olive oil, granulated garlic, salt, pepper and thyme. I tossed it all up to combine right there on the sheet pan.
I used tongs here to keep my hands clean for the camera, but normally I just use my hands.
Then I bake it at 400 for about 22 minutes. They turned out just perfect.
Roasted Thyme Carrots
Today I am showing you a simple side dish that we love to eat in my family, roasted thyme carrots.
Ingredients
- 7 or 8 whole carrots I used a small bag
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cut the carrots into similar sized chunks. I halved the small ones and quartered the larger ones.
- Place the carrots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil, and sprinkle on garlic, salt, pepper and thyme.
- Toss to combine.
- Bake at 400 degrees until tender, about 22 minutes.
Recipe Notes
You can use baby carrots for this recipe, if you like.
Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
kIM tOLLLIVER says
Have been looking for a good roasted carrot recipe!! You know I AM GOING TO TRY THIS ONE!! aLSO THINK i WILL INVEST IN AN AIR FRYER!! lOVE YOUR BLOG AND LOVE YOUR RECIPES!!
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Thank you Kim! I hope you enjoy the carrots.
Kristy @ Southern In-Law says
Yum! Roasted carrots are the best!
Marjorie@APinchOfHealthy says
We sure do love them in our house!
Jennifer says
Your photos look great! Truly beautiful carrots. 🙂
Marjorie@APinchOfHealthy says
Thanks Jennifer! 🙂
Staci @ anewstaci.blogspot.com says
I’ll have to try these! When you say nook and cranny…. have you heard Tim Hawkins do his comedy act on that? LOL If not, you should look it up.
Marjorie@APinchOfHealthy says
No, I haven’t heard that. 🙂 I will have to look that up!