Easy step-by-step instructions on how to cook carrots in the oven. This 20 minute recipe makes crispy roasted carrots! My daughter calls these candy carrots because they are so sweet and tender!
Roasted Carrots in 20 Minutes
If you haven’t noticed we love roasted vegetables. My family has roasted veggies at least twice a week, always with a mixture of whatever is in season in the garden or on sale at the grocery store.
Roasted carrots are one of my favorites, or as my daughter calls them, “candy carrots” because they taste so sweet after baking in the oven.
In just 20 minutes you’ll have delicious carrots ready to be eaten. We’re low key with our carrots, and usually serve these and other roasted vegetables with rice. It’s simple and budget friendly!
Looking for more carrot recipes? Try my Savory Carrot Casserole with Cheddar Cheese, Cinnamon Carrot Fries and Baked Carrot Cake Donuts.
How long do carrots take in the oven?
Roasted Carrots take 20 minutes in the oven. It’s important you flip them halfway through cooking to make sure they don’t stick to the pan or burn. By flipping them you’re going to assure they’re crispy on both sides, making perfect roasted vegetables.
What temperature to roast carrots at?
Roasted carrots cook best at 425 degrees F. This makes them soft and crispy at the same time, without burning them.
Directions on How to Cook Carrots in the Oven
Peel and slice your carrots into about 1/2 inch pieces. I like to keep them in disc shapes, but you could also do long slices if you want.
Place the carrots directly on a baking sheet. You can use parchment paper for easy cleanup but I find that vegetables roast best directly on the pan.
Add olive oil on top (I always buy this in bulk), stir and then sprinkle salt and pepper for taste.
Bake for 20 minutes, making sure you stir them halfway to prevent them from sticking. Serve, eat, enjoy! (Don’t you love how easy that was?)
How to Serve Roasted Carrots
- For the ultimate root vegetable easy meal, just serve with with some rice! It’s a simple and cheap meal!
- Serve with oven baked sausage or baked salmon, along with other roasted veggies or mashed potatoes on the side.
- Add to a pot of drained, cooked spaghetti, with a sprinkle of salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.
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How to Cook Carrots in the Oven (20 Minutes)
PrintIngredients
- 1 pound carrots peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch discs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place carrots directly on baking sheet. Pour olive oil on top, stirring carrots to coat in the oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top to taste.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stirring carrots half way. Remove from oven and serve.
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