Description
These Oven Roasted Carrots with Goat Cheese are a delightful side dish that combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the tangy creaminess of goat cheese. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, this dish is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Carrots:
- 1 1/2 pounds carrots (peeled and cut into sticks or left whole if thin)
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
Finishing Touches:
- 3 ounces goat cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or balsamic glaze (optional for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the carrots: In a large bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme or rosemary until evenly coated.
- Roast the carrots: Spread the carrots on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with goat cheese, parsley, and drizzle with honey or balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use rainbow carrots for a colorful presentation.
- You can prepare the carrots in advance and warm them slightly before adding the goat cheese for best texture.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle with toasted walnuts or pecans before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
