These Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots elevate humble carrots into something truly special with the perfect combination of aromatic garlic, earthy thyme, and nutty Parmesan cheese. The high-heat roasting caramelizes the carrots’ natural sugars while creating tender interiors and slightly crispy edges. It’s an elegant side dish that pairs beautifully with any main course and might just make carrots everyone’s new favorite vegetable.
If you love roasted vegetable sides, you’ll also enjoy our Roasted Celery Root and Carrots with their earthy, caramelized flavors. For another cheesy vegetable option, try the Cauliflower-Goat Cheese Gratin. It offers that same rich, golden appeal that makes these Parmesan carrots so addictive.
Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots
Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots feature tender carrot sticks roasted with aromatic garlic, herbs, and olive oil, then finished with golden melted Parmesan cheese for a flavorful and elegant side dish.
4
servings10
minutes30
minutes150
kcal40
minutesIngredients
1 pound carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Peel and cut the carrots into evenly-sized sticks for uniform cooking; place them into a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the olive oil mixture over the carrots in the mixing bowl, tossing to coat all the carrot pieces evenly.
- Spread the coated carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even roasting.
- Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through for even cooking and browning.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven, sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the carrots, and toss gently.
- Return the carrots to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the Parmesan is melted and lightly golden.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
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