Sweet Caramelized Roasted Carrots (Printable Version)

Caramelized carrot sticks roasted until tender and golden, offering a healthy and flavorful side or snack.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil

03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt

04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

05 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)

06 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, toss carrot sticks with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.

03 - Spread the carrots in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

04 - Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through, until carrots are golden and tender with crisp edges.

05 - Remove from oven, transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.

01 -

They taste decadent and caramelized but contain zero guilt—just carrots and olive oil doing what they do best.
Your kitchen will smell incredible while they roast, and they're ready in under 40 minutes start to finish.
Kids actually ask for seconds, and they work as a side to anything or eaten straight from the pan as a snack.

02 -

Don't skip the halfway turn—it's the difference between evenly caramelized carrots and some burnt, some raw pieces.
Carrots vary wildly in moisture content and thickness, so use your eyes more than the timer; golden color is your signal, not the clock.

03 -

Cut your carrots to roughly the same size and thickness so they finish roasting at exactly the same moment—this is the secret to restaurant-quality results.
Don't wash the carrots until right before cooking; damp carrots steam instead of roast.