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Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Carrots

sidevegetarian

8 ingredients 6 steps

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Cut 2 lb small to medium carrots crosswise on a bias into 2" to 3" pieces, cutting thicker pieces in half lengthwise.
  3. On a large baking sheet, toss the carrots with the following, then spread in a single layer:
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • A few grinds of black pepper
  4. Bake until tender and caramelized in spots, 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. Transfer the carrots to a platter and toss with 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
  6. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and the remaining 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan; toss just to combine.

Kitchen notes

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Notes

  • The Parmesan is divided — half goes on before roasting to caramelize, half is tossed on at the end
  • Cut thicker carrot pieces in half lengthwise so everything roasts evenly
  • Serves 4 to 6 as a side