Description
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Carrots are a simple oven-roasted side dish made with tender carrots, olive oil, fresh garlic, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. This easy recipe serves four and comes together in about 35 minutes.
Ingredients
1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into uniform 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
3. Peel the carrots and cut them into evenly sized pieces about 2 inches long.
4. Place the carrots in a large mixing bowl.
5. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
6. Toss until every carrot piece is evenly coated.
7. Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Leave space between the pieces so the carrots roast instead of steam.
9. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway through if desired.
10. Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
11. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the carrots.
12. Return the baking sheet to the oven for 5 more minutes.
13. Bake until the cheese melts and the carrots are tender with lightly caramelized edges.
14. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
15. Serve warm.
Notes
Cut the carrots into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
Do not overcrowd the baking sheet because extra space helps the carrots caramelize.
Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
Baby carrots may replace whole carrots, although whole carrots often develop better browned edges.
Add Italian seasoning, thyme, rosemary, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
A small squeeze of fresh lemon juice can brighten the finished dish.
Prepare the carrots up to one day ahead by peeling and cutting them, then refrigerate until ready to roast.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat in a 375°F oven until warmed through for the best texture.
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary by ingredient brand and serving size.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg