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    Roasted Carrots with Thyme

    Jul 15, 2020 · Modified: Sep 26, 2021 by Sandra Flegg

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    Orange juice, brown sugar, butter and ginger coat these carrots as these Roasted Carrots with Thyme roast to perfection in the oven.

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    How to make Roasted Carrots with Thyme

    This is the second time that I've made these roasted carrots with thyme in less than a week. Such a simple recipe with loads of flavour. There are a few substitutions that you can make depending on what you have on hand in the kitchen and which flavours you prefer.

    Ingredients you will need

    Carrots

    This recipe calls for 2 lbs. of carrots - that is the standard size bag in the grocery store. If you're using fresh from the garden it's approximately 10-12 medium carrots.

    Usually, there are large and small-sized carrots mixed in the bag. Try to take this into account when your chopping and have similar sizes or weights for each piece so that they cook evenly.

    Butter

    This is definitely one of those recipes where you'll want to use butter and not substitute for margarine.

    Orange Juice

    You can use bottled orange juice, however if you have oranges on hand, then fresh-squeezed orange juice would be amazing in this recipe.

    Garlic

    If you're not a fan of garlic, you can skip the garlic in this recipe and still have a delicious side dish. Conversely, you can cut back from 2 cloves to 1 clove if you simply want to reduce the amount.

    Brown Sugar

    I've tested this recipe with both light and dark brown sugar and both work equally well.

    Ground Ginger

    Another item that is easy to substitute for fresh ginger if you prefer and have it on hand. I would recommend 1-2 tbsp. of fresh chopped ginger. Otherwise, stick with the ¼ tsp. of ground ginger.

    Thyme

    Depending on the season, you can use dried or fresh thyme. If you're using dried, then add it in with all of the ingredients when you sauté at the beginning of the recipe.

    If you're using fresh thyme, then add it in at the end. 1 tsp. dried or 1 tbsp. fresh. (that is not a typo 🙂 - you want 3 times the amount of fresh to dried herbs)

    Salt & Pepper to Taste

    I did not salt this recipe AT ALL and it tasted amazing straight out of the oven. Definitely a few turns of fresh pepper is a great way to top of this wonderful side dish.

    How do you cut the carrots?

    They look pretty cut on the diagonal as seen in the photo below. It's also easier to get even-sized pieces when you're cutting variations of sizes in the carrots.

    how to cut carrots on the diagonal
    photo of carrots sliced on the diagonal

    If you're looking for other side dish recipes you might also like these:

    Greek Potatoes

    Sweet & White Creamy Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin

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    Roasted carrots with thyme on baking sheet

    Roasted Carrots with Thyme


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    • Author: Sandra Flegg
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings
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    Description

    Orange juice, brown sugar butter and ginger coat these carrots as they roast to perfection in the oven 


    Ingredients

    2 lb. carrots, chopped into ½ thick pieces on diagonal

    2 tbsp. butter

    2 tbsp. orange juice (bottled or fresh squeezed)

    2 cloves garlic, chopped coarsely (optional)

    1 tbsp. brown sugar

    1 tsp. dried thyme or 1 tbsp. fresh thyme

    ¼ tsp. ground ginger (or substitute 1 - 2 tbsp. fresh chopped ginger)


    Instructions

    1. Slice carrots on the diagonal into ½ inch thick pieces and set aside.

    2. In a heavy-bottomed skillet, melt butter over medium heat. 

    3. Add garlic, orange juice, brown sugar, ground ginger and dried thyme. (if using fresh thyme, wait and stir into carrots after roasting is complete and before serving) Cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly. 

    4. Add carrots and cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently.

    5. Lightly coat a baking sheet with melted butter or olive oil.  A VERY think coating just enough so that the carrots don't stick. 

    6. Pour carrot mixture onto baking sheet and spread apart making an even layer. 

    7. Bake in 425F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until desired tenderness is reached. Turn over twice during roasting. 

    8.  Remove from oven and serve immediately. If using fresh thyme, sprinkle with fresh thyme. 

     

    Notes

    Leftovers can be store in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days and reheated in the microwave. 

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Side Dishes
    • Method: Roasted
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 106
    • Sugar: 9.1 g
    • Sodium: 105.5 mg
    • Fat: 4.2 g
    • Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 16.9 g
    • Fiber: 4.3 g
    • Protein: 1.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 10.2 mg

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    1. Tim

      January 22, 2023 at 12:40 pm

      These carrots burst with flavour and are perfect for thanksgiving dinner!!

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