Roasted Carrots with Thyme

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The best side dishes are the simplest ones! Roasting brings out carrots' natural sweetness for a simple, healthy side that just may have people asking for seconds.

·published 2025-06-02

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AmericanSide Dish

Servings

['4', '4 servings']

Total time

55 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

120 kcal

Ingredients (4)

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1 and 1/2 pounds (750 grams) whole carrots (see note)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried )thyme
kosher salt and fresh-ground black pepperpepper
2 Tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter (softened)butter

Instructions (5 steps)

01Preheat oven to 425°F and set aside a large rimmed sheet pan.
02Peel carrots and cut into sticks of the desired length and approximately the same thickness, to ensure even cooking. Toss cut carrots in a bowl with thyme, a generous pinch of salt, and a few turns of freshly-ground black pepper.
03Add softened butter, and stir to coat.
04Arrange carrots in a single layer on the baking sheet, then cover the whole pan in tightly-wrapped aluminum foil.
05Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake another 30-35 minutes, until carrots are fork-tender and have a few dark brown spots. Remove and serve right away.

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