Description
Experience the transformation of humble carrots into a gourmet side dish with these Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots. Roasted to perfection, they offer a delightful balance of natural sweetness and savory flavors from garlic and Parmesan cheese. Ideal for family dinners or elegant gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests and become a staple at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss carrot sticks with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned carrots on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for about 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and roast for an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg