Roasted Carrot Sticks with Herbs (Printable)
Tender, caramelized carrot sticks with aromatic herbs and garlic. Perfect healthy side or snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
→ Oil & Seasonings
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
→ Optional Garnish
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
09 - Zest of 1/2 lemon
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss carrot sticks with olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and minced garlic until evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until carrots are tender with golden brown edges.
05 - Transfer roasted carrots to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The high heat caramelizes the natural sugars in the carrots, creating sweet, tender bites with crispy edges that even vegetable skeptics cant resist.
- With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, these transform an ordinary dinner into something that feels intentional and special.
02 -
- After making these dozens of times, Ive discovered that carrots cut slightly thicker roast better than thin matchsticks, which can burn before becoming tender.
- Adding the garlic halfway through cooking rather than at the beginning prevents it from burning and becoming bitter.
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- For an extraordinary flavor boost, toss the hot roasted carrots with half a teaspoon of honey mixed with a quarter teaspoon of white wine vinegar just before serving.
- Cutting the carrots on a diagonal not only looks more elegant but actually creates more surface area for caramelization and flavor development.