Description
A vibrant, tangy, and savory side dish featuring roasted carrots tossed in a garlic-lemon marinade. Perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb baby carrots, peeled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the carrots in the lemon garlic mixture until well coated.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the carrots are tender and lightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra crispy finish, broil the carrots for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- You can use regular carrots if baby carrots are not available.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg