Easy Roasted Carrots With Goat Cheese and Thyme
Make these easy oven roasted carrots as a simple dinner side. They take on the subtle notes of thyme herbs as they deepen in flavor in the oven. They're so easy and they come out golden, flavorful, and tender.
Equipment
sheet pan lined with foil or baking mat
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Regular Long Store Bought Carrots - I used two bags of long carrots
- 1 1/2 tbsp Fruity Olive Oil - or more if desired - for drizzling
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt + cracked pepper
- 2 tsp fresh or dry thyme - I used the leaves of fresh thyme sprigs
- 1/3 cup Crumbled Goat Cheese (Optional) - 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.
Notes
The roasting time on the carrots will vary depending on how thick you make your carrot slices:
- If you cut them into thicker or thinner slices, your roasting time may vary by a few minutes give or take.
-Check them by poking to test their tenderness about 15 minutes into the roasting time, if you're not sure.
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