Garlic Roasted Baby Carrots (Printable Version)

Sweet baby carrots roasted with garlic and herbs, offering a flavorful, tender side dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 lb peeled baby carrots

→ Aromatics & Herbs

02 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus additional for garnish)
04 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh thyme

→ Seasoning & Oils

05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
06 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
07 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, toss peeled baby carrots with olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the carrots are tender and edges are slightly caramelized.
05 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and toss gently to combine.
06 - Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in 35 minutes flat—no complicated techniques, just honest roasting that brings out natural sweetness
  • The garlic becomes mellow and almost buttery, creating this perfect savory-sweet balance that tastes nothing like plain vegetables
  • It's the kind of side dish that people actually ask for seconds of, which means less cooking for you next time
  • Works for weeknight dinners or holiday tables, vegetarian spreads or next to a perfectly roasted chicken
02 -
  • The oven temperature matters. 425°F (220°C) is hot enough to actually caramelize the carrots rather than just cook them through. I used to roast at 375°F and wondered why everything was pale and steamed. That higher heat is what creates those dark, sweet edges.
  • Don't skip the halfway stir. Some carrots will cook faster than others depending on their size. Stirring ensures nothing burns while the smaller ones finish cooking.
  • The fresh herbs at the end are not optional. They brighten everything and remind you that this is a deliberate dish, not just roasted vegetables.
03 -
  • If you notice your carrots are cooking unevenly, try to select ones that are similar in size before roasting. Uniformity ensures everything finishes at the same time.
  • The moment you smell that roasted garlic aroma filling your kitchen—that's when you know the carrots are approaching perfection. Use your nose as much as your timer.

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