Name: Perfect Roasted Carrots (Three Ways!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds carrots; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon fine sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Optional garnish: 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives, green onions, parsley or dill; ½ to 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder (use less for more mild carrots, or the full amount for spicy carrots); ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon honey

Ingredients

4 serv.

2 pounds carrots
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives, green onions, parsley or dill
½ to 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder (use less for more mild carrots, or the full amount for spicy carrots)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

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1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup, if desired.
2 To prepare your carrots, peel them and then cut them on the diagonal so each piece is about ½″ thick at the widest part (see photos).
3 Place the carrots on the baking sheet. Add the olive oil, salt and a few twists of pepper.*
4 Toss until the carrots are lightly coated in oil and seasonings. Arrange them in a single layer. Roast the carrots until they’re caramelized on the edges and easily pierced through by a fork, 25 to 40 minutes, tossing halfway.** (Heirloom carrot varieties will roast in as little as 25 minutes, but regular carrots are more dense and typically require 35 to 40 minutes.)
5 Sprinkle fresh herbs over the roasted carrots, if using. Serve the carrots warm, straight from the sheet pan or from a serving dish. Leftover carrots will keep well, covered and refrigerated, for 3 to 4 days. Gently reheat before serving.