Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots

Delicious Garlic Roasted Carrots With Parmesan

Garlicky roasted carrots are completely transformed with the introduction of Parmesan. All it takes is a quick mix of a few basic ingredients – butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper – and you’ll have Parmesan roasted carrots ready for your table in no time.

These roasted carrots are a fantastic vegetable side dish that complements nearly any meal. Whether you’re serving up a feast featuring baked chicken breast, honey mustard glazed ham, or whipping up a quick weeknight dinner like creamy lemon parmesan chicken, these garlicky Parmesan roasted carrots fit right in.

The combination of butter and salt works magic on the carrots, enhancing their natural sweetness. Trust me, just see the popularity of my maple roasted carrots recipe. And then when you introduce garlic and Parmesan cheese into the equation, you elevate these roasted carrots to a whole new level of deliciousness. Thus, if you’re looking to get everyone at the table excited about oven roasted vegetables, just toss them with some garlic and butter and roast them – you’ll have a new favorite side dish in no time!

How To Roast Carrots

Roasted to a sweet and tender deliciousness, these garlic parmesan carrots are an easy-to-make side dish and they take only 5 minutes to prep.

Ingredients

• Carrots: The carrots should be washed, scrubbed, and diagonally cut into about 3-inch pieces
• Butter: The melted butter adds flavor and texture, amplifying the carrots’ natural taste.
• Garlic: Garlic adds a big bold taste to the butter sauce, adding a savory twist that pairs just right with the sweet carrots.
• Italian Seasoning: This mix provides a fragrant flavor that can transform a simple dish into something that tastes gourmet, giving it a warm, earthy, and slightly sweet taste.
• Salt & Black Pepper
• Grated Parmesan Cheese: Grated Parmesan cheese adds a rich, sharp, and salty flavor to the carrots.
• Chopped Fresh Parsley

Directions

1. Preparation: Start by washing and scrubbing the carrots clean. Cut them into halves or thirds, depending on their size, and place them in a large bowl.
2. Butter Mixture: While preparing the carrots, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in the microwave. Then, whisk the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic into the butter.
3. Coating: Pour the butter mixture over the carrots and toss them until they’re well coated. Feel free to use your hands to get the job done right.
4. Adding Cheese: Sprinkle in some grated parmesan cheese and give everything another good toss to mix it all together.
5. Roasting: Once everything’s ready, transfer the carrots to a baking sheet. Roast them in a preheated oven at 425˚F for 20 to 25 minutes or until they’re tender and cooked to your liking.

Common Questions

Serving Suggestions

• As a Side Dish: Serve carrots alongside roasted or grilled meats such as chicken thighs, roast beef, or pork loin.
• With Seafood: The buttery garlic and Parmesan flavor complements this grilled swordfish, or serve them up with my amazing branzino recipe.
• With Other Roasted Vegetables: Combine the roasted carrots with my roasted turnips recipe or other roasted vegetables like oven roasted Brussels sprouts or sweet potato wedges for a mixed vegetable side.
• Over Pasta or Risotto: Cut the carrots into smaller pieces and serve them over olive pesto pasta or lemon parmesan risotto for a vegetarian main course option.

Storing & Reheating

• To store leftover roasted carrots, transfer them to an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
• To reheat, you can warm them in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
• To freeze, place the cooled parmesan carrots in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

ENJOY!

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• Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots
• Spinach and Garlic Potato Patties
• Garlic Parmesan Sugar Snap Peas
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