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Published: Jan 19, 2018 · Modified: Sep 23, 2021 by Barbara Curry · This post may contain affiliate links.

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A Roasted carrots recipe with a vinaigrette dressing is a delicious sideto add to any meal. Sweet golden carrots combined with a light dressing will brighten up your holiday feast or weeknight dinner.

Don’t you love having a side dish that you can add to almost any dinner menu. These roasted carrots are great alongside turkey and all the heavy Thanksgiving side recipes but are also great for a dinner party or weeknight dinner.

You can make the dressing ahead of time and all you have to do is pop the carrots in the oven. They’re great with bacon wrapped pork tenderloin and can turn a simple rotisserie chicken dinner into something special.

Over the holidays I was trying to find somethinghealthyto throw in with all the decadent food we were eating. Since my girls are not fond of broccoli, and we were making our favorite green bean casserole for our big dinner, I decided to trythis roasted carrots recipe topped with a homemade vinaigretteout on them and they LOVED it. So much so that I made them a second time the following week!

Now they ask for them every time they come home. Natalie loves The Pioneer Woman’s cookbooks which is where we got the idea for this recipe.

Roasting carrots is a great way to bring out their natural sweetness and I’ve found that most people like roasted carrots even if they’re not fond of other vegetables. I throw them with chicken and wine, add them to a ranch chicken sheet pan dinner and they are the star of the show roasted in chicken with couscous.

Why you’ll love this Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe

• The natural sweetness of the carrots makes them delicious and you don’t have to use honey or brown sugar so you can save your calories for another dish!
• It’s an affordable, under used vegetable that most people like
• Be prepared for an amazing dish that is just as good warm as at room temperature
• Even picky eaters will love them
• They’re the perfect Thanksgiving Side to combat all the other rich foods

You’ll see a lot of recipes for carrots where they add brown sugar or honey, but roasting them in the oven brings out their natural sweetness. Save your calories for dessert and enjoy this perfect side to almost any meal.

What you’ll need for this Roasted Carrots in Oven recipe

• Carrots – whole carrots are perfect for this, peeled or just scrubbed. You can also use baby carrots, just adjust the cooking time,
• Olive oil – to drizzle over the carrots before roasting.

Simple Vinaigrette Ingredients

• Olive oil – for the base
• White wine vinegar – this is milder than distilled white vinegar
• Dijon mustard – for flavor and to keep the dressing from separating
• Fresh herbs – thyme and rosemary can be found in the refrigerated section of your grocer’s veggie department and they’re easy to grow in a pot. Depending on where you live, they’ll come back every year.
• Garlic – always use fresh

How to make Oven Roasted Carrots

Step 1: Cut carrots into 3 inch long strips and drizzle with olive oil on a baking sheet lined with foil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Roast in a hot oven, 425º. Toss about ½ way through.

Step 3: Drizzle with vinaigrette.

Adding an easy homemade vinaigrette that takes no time to prepare creates the perfect combination of flavors in this recipe. You’ll love how the fresh herbs make the flavors pop.

What temperature is best for roasting vegetables?

Roast carrots in a hot oven of at least 400º. I prefer a little hotter at 425º to brown the outside of the carrots.

How to make Vinaigrette Dressing

Add oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, fresh thyme and rosemary to a jar with a lid.

Shake! Don’t forget the mustard. It’s the secret to keep it from separating.

How long to roast carrots?

Roast the carrots at a high temperature, 475º for about 15 minuets depending on how thick they are. You’ll be able to easily pierce them with a fork when they’re done.

How to serve the Best Roasted Carrots

Roasted carrots are one of those vegetables that goes with just about anything. Try serving it when you have richer sides like scalloped potatoes, to add some contrast to your meal.

Roasted Carrots in the Oven storage

To store leftover carrots, let them come to room temperature then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze them and warm up in the microwave or oven.

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