Description
Parmesan garlic roasted carrots bring Mediterranean charm to your dinner table, elevating humble vegetables into a golden, crispy side dish. Herb-kissed and cheese-dusted, these carrots promise a delightful flavor journey you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) carrots, washed, scrubbed, diagonally cut into about 3-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) grated parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) chopped fresh parsley
Cooking Fat:
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425˚F and prepare a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or foil for effortless cleanup.
- Thoroughly cleanse carrots, then slice diagonally into 3-inch segments to maximize caramelization potential.
- Create flavor base by microwaving butter for 30 seconds, then incorporating minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into a smooth mixture.
- Transfer carrots to a spacious mixing bowl, drizzle with seasoned butter, and massage thoroughly to ensure complete coverage.
- Generously sprinkle grated Parmesan, using hands to guarantee even cheese distribution across carrot surfaces.
- Arrange carrots in a single, uncrowded layer on the prepared baking sheet to promote uniform roasting.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating midway to achieve consistent caramelization and tenderness.
- Once removed from oven, garnish with freshly chopped parsley to enhance visual appeal and add a bright, herbaceous note.
Notes
- Slice carrots diagonally to maximize caramelization and create more delicious crispy edges that add texture and flavor complexity.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for superior melting and richer taste compared to pre-packaged cheese, which can be drier and less flavorful.
- Arrange carrots with space between them to ensure proper roasting and prevent steaming, which helps achieve that desirable golden-brown exterior.
- Consider alternative seasonings like smoked paprika or dried thyme for flavor variations that complement the garlic and Parmesan base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg