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- 2 pounds medium carrots, peeled and cut on a deep diagonal into ½-inch slices
- 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Prep the Carrots
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil and thyme. Season generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
Arrange and Roast
Spread the carrots in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Scatter butter pieces evenly over the top.
Roast, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, about 40 minutes.
Serve
Serve warm.
Easy Roasted Carrots
These roasted carrots are tender and caramelized, with earthy thyme and buttery richness enhancing their natural sweetness. A sprinkle of salt and pepper keeps the flavor simple and satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds medium carrots peeled and cut on a deep diagonal into ½-inch slices
- 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss carrots with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Scatter butter on top.
- Roast, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, about 40 minutes.
- Serve warm.
