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Easy Garlic Roasted Carrots

This is simply the best way to cook carrots. You only need 5 ingredients from your pantry/fridge and 5 minutes to prep. So easy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 60kcal
Author: Angela

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • Baking paper
  • Garlic press (unless you are using minced garlic from a jar)
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 1 kg small carrots or larger ones cut 2 cm diagonally
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 190°C (375°F)
  • Trim off the root and wash the carrots, leaving a little of the green tops
  • Place the carrots in a single layer on a lined baking tray
  • Add drizzle the olive oil over the carrots and add all the ingredients, gently rub over the carrots so they all lightly covered
  • Place in the oven and roast for 35 - 40 minutes.

Notes

Cooking time will depend on the size of the carrots so check them after about 25 minutes. Slide a knife into the biggest one to check if it is tender. You don't want to over cook them so they become mushy.