Roasted Garlic Parmesan Carrots

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Carrots are an easy and flavorful side dish. Loaded with a savory garlic parmesan mixture, these carrots are perfect for just about any meal!

If you enjoyed this recipe, you’ll want to try Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots, Lemon Parmesan Pasta and Parmesan Honey Roasted Carrots

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Carrots

It’s been a while since I’ve shared an easy side dish around here.

I love my Maple Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots and those Parmesan Honey Carrots, especially around the holidays.

But I realized I’ve never shared a simple roasted carrot recipe with you. And if I’m being honest, roasted carrots have become my new favorite way to enjoy them.

These Roasted Garlic Parmesan Carrots are a breeze to whip up, flavorful, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. By roasting at a high temperature, the carrots caramelize beautifully, bringing out their natural sweetness and making them irresistibly tasty.

Best of all, this recipe only requires a handful of ingredients. How’s that for a simple side dish?

Ingredients

These Roasted Garlic Parmesan Carrots come together with just a few pantry staples and fresh carrots. Tossed in olive oil, garlic, herbs, and Parmesan, they roast up perfectly tender with a crisp, cheesy finish.

• carrots, peeled and cut into diagonal chunks about 2 inches thick
• olive oil
• garlic powder
• dried thyme
• paprika
• salt
• black pepper
• Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

How to Make Roasted Garlic Parmesan Carrots:

Simply toss your carrot chunks with olive oil, garlic, herbs, and spices, then spread them on a baking sheet. Roast until caramelized and tender, finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan, and you’ve got an easy, flavorful side dish.

1. To start, you’ll want to make sure your carrots are peeled and cut into about 2-inch diagonal chunks. While you can certainly leave them whole or cut into smaller pieces, the oven times will vary. Spread the carrots out onto a large baking pan lined with parchment paper.
2. Add some olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, salt and pepper and toss to coat, ensuring the carrots are coated evenly with the olive oil mixture. 
3. Spread evenly around the pan and roast until caramelized and crisp, yet tender, for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
4. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

Do you peel garlic parmesan carrots before roasting?

You don’t have to! As long as you wash and scrub the carrots well, they should be fine. However, I prefer to peel carrots, just for the sake of texture.

Should I blanch carrots before roasting?

While this is not necessary, you can do so if you prefer. If you leave the carrots longer than 4 inches, you can blanch them in a pot of boiling water for about 5 minutes before roasting.

How do you cut carrots for roasting?

I like to slice my carrots diagonally in roughly 2-inch thick slices. The carrots will shrink when cooking, so remember this when slicing.

What should I serve roasted garlic carrots with?

I like to pair this garlic parmesan roasted carrot recipe with this Honey Balsamic Chicken, Beef Tips and Gravy, or this Cheesy Beef Tortellini Skillet. 

Looking for more easy side dish recipes? I’ve got covered!

• Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli
• Instant Pot Garlic Herb Potatoes
• Garlic Herb Rice
• Baked Cheesy Cauliflower
• Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes