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Fresh carrots, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and herbs arranged for roasted carrot recipe

Parmesan Garlic Roasted Carrots

Tender roasted carrots flavored with garlic butter and topped with melty Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. A flavorful vegetarian side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds carrots washed, scrubbed, and diagonally cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • small saucepan
  • oven
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Place carrots on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with the garlic butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  4. Roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until carrots are tender and lightly browned.
  5. Remove from oven, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and return to oven for 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For a crisper texture, broil the carrots for an additional 2–3 minutes after roasting. Use baby carrots for a quicker prep time. Taste and adjust salt before serving.