Description
A tasty side dish featuring tender roasted carrots infused with garlic and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carrots, washed, scrubbed, and diagonally cut into 3-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Place carrots on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with the garlic butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until carrots are tender and lightly browned.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and return to oven for 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice before serving.
- These carrots pair well with a variety of main dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg