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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, ~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.
