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Close-up of roasted, glazed baby carrots garnished with fresh thyme, perfect for Veggie Sides Recipes Meal Prep.

Roasted Thyme Carrots for Meal Prep

This recipe provides simple roasted carrots seasoned with thyme, perfect for adding a flavorful vegetable side dish to your weekly meal prep rotation. These carrots are easy to make and taste great.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds carrots, about 8 medium/large
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the carrots on the bias or diagonal into 2-inch pieces. Cut any pieces that are very thick in half lengthwise.
  3. Place the carrots on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle them with the olive oil and toss to coat.
  4. Sprinkle the thyme over the carrots. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to evenly distribute the seasonings. Spread carrots out on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through the bake time, until carrots are tender when pierced with a fork. Serve.

Notes

Store leftover roasted carrots in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, on a pan in the oven at 375° F, or over medium-low heat in a skillet on the stove.

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