These easy roasted carrots are sliced and roasted in the oven until browned and delicious. They’ll take on the subtle notes of thyme as they roast and get topped with crumbly goat cheese for an extra layer of flavor. Serve these simple roasted carrots with thyme as a side dish to accompany your favorite chicken, fish, or beef, dinner.
Ingredients To Make Easy Roasted Carrots
ingredients
• Long Store Bought Carrots – I used two bags of long carrots
• Fruity Olive Oil – or more if desired – for drizzling
• Coarse Salt + Cracked Pepper
• Fresh or Dry Thyme – I used the leaves of fresh thyme sprigs
• Crumbled Goat Cheese (Optional) – or more if desired, for topping
How To Make Easy Roasted Carrots With Thyme
Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F.
Start by removing your carrots from the bag. Give them a quick wash and peel them.
If you are using fresh thyme, collect a few teaspoons of fresh thyme leaves and set aside. We’ll use them to sprinkle on later.
Slice the carrots on a deep angle to give them a more interesting shape.
Slice into abour 1/2 inch thick slices. You can slice yours even thicker, if you like.
If yours are a bit thicker, then test them in the oven during roasting by poking them with a toothpick or fork. Check their tenderness and add a few more minutes (give or take) as needed.
Place Sliced Carrots On A Sheet Pan
Arrange your sliced carrots on a sheet in a single layer. Drizzle them with good, flavorful, fruity olive oil. Now sprinkle them with coarse salt, cracked pepper, and thyme leaves. Toss to coat and roast in a single layer.
Roast Sliced Carrots In A Hot Oven
Put the carrots in the oven (uncovered) and roast them for 20 to 25 minutes until slightly browned and tender.
A hot oven temperature helps to bring out the color and flavor in the carrots. It also helps them brown beautifully.
At this high temperature, you won’t need to leave the carrots in long, so set a timer if you plan step away.
They will cook especially quick since they are sliced and not whole.
Finish off By Sprinkling With Goat Cheese + Thyme
To finish everything off, transfer your easy roasted carrots to a bowl or plate. Sprinkle the carrots with a little crumbled goat cheese (optional) and fresh thyme leaves. Serve hot.
Serve These Easy Roasted Carrots as a Thanksgiving Side Dish, Christmas Side Dish, or Easter Dinner Side Dish
Serve these easy roasted carrots with goat cheese and thyme as a simple and satisfying holiday side dish! Serve the roasted carrots alongside the turkey at Thanksgiving.
You can also serve these roasted carrots side dish at Christmas dinner or even as an Easter dinner side dish with a festive roasted ham, or anytime you need a simple and healthy roasted vegetable side dish to go with dinner. These simple garlic parmesan roasted potatoes make a great pair with the carrots if you need a delicious roasted potato side, too!
Easy Roasted Carrots
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Carrots - I used two bags of long carrots
- 1 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil - or more if desired – for drizzling
- 1 tsp Coarse Sea Salt + Cracked Pepper
- 2 tsp Fresh Thyme - I used the leaves of fresh thyme sprigs
- 1/3 cup Goat Cheese - or more if desired, for topping
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees while you get ready to prep your carrots. Begin prepping your carrots by washing, peeling and slicing. For a more attractive look when plating, I sliced my carrots on a deep angle into about 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Arrange your sliced carrots on a sheet pan in a single layer. Drizzle with good fruity olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme leaves.
- Roast carrots, uncovered, in a 425 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Test their tenderness with a fork and adjust time as needed (especially if you have sliced them thicker).
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a bowl or platter. Top with crumbled goat cheese and sprinkle more thyme or garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired. Drizzle a little more oil over the top for finishing, if desired.
