Description
This Roasted Carrots recipe is a perfect Thanksgiving favorite, featuring tender carrots roasted with butter, shallots, fresh thyme, and a hint of lemon juice for bright flavor. The carrots are baked until golden and caramelized, creating a delightful side dish that complements any holiday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots, cleaned
- 8 medium shallots
Seasonings and Others
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, to drizzle over
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Halve the carrots crosswise and then cut them lengthwise to create even-sized pieces that are larger than matchsticks but still bite-sized for uniform roasting.
- Prepare Shallots: Peel all the shallots. Dice two shallots finely and halve the remaining shallots, setting them aside.
- Preheat Oven and Toss Ingredients: Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, combine the prepared carrots, diced and halved shallots, melted butter, fresh thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss everything well to coat evenly.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Transfer the tossed carrots and shallots onto a foil- or parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread them out in a single layer to ensure even cooking.
- Roast Covered: Cover the baking sheet tightly with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. This helps soften the carrots and shallots.
- Continue Roasting Uncovered: Remove the foil and roast the vegetables uncovered for an additional 30-35 minutes, stirring twice during this period, until the carrots are tender and nicely browned.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and drizzle with a little olive oil before serving hot as a delicious, caramelized side dish.
Notes
- Use carrots that are similarly sized for even cooking.
- Foil or parchment paper helps prevent sticking and makes for easy cleanup.
- Adjust cooking times as needed depending on carrot thickness and oven variations.
- Adding lemon juice brightens the flavor and balances the sweetness of roasted carrots.
- This dish pairs well with turkey, roasted meats, or as part of a vegetarian meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Roasted carrots, Thanksgiving side, roasted shallots, holiday vegetables, baked carrots, butter roasted carrots, thyme carrots
