Searching for a more exciting veggie to serve with dinner? Our sheet pan roasted curried carrots will fix that dilemma. Roasting intensifies the sweetness of carrots. Adding a bit of honey, curry sweet curry powder, and thyme adds a whole new level of flavors to brighten up any meal. Enjoy!
Tips for Oven Roasting Carrots
- Searching for a more exciting veggie to serve with dinner? Our sheet pan roasted curried carrots will fix that dilemma. Roasting intensifies the sweetness of carrots. Adding a bit of honey, curry sweet curry powder, and thyme adds a whole new level of flavors to brighten up any meal. Enjoy!
- There are many variations of curry powder. The common variety found on grocery store shelves, or a sweet mild yellow curry, work well for this dish. However, experiment with your favorite types and see what works for your taste.
- Reusable Silpat-type silicone sheet pan mats help keep cleanup easy and are also great for baking. Here is a link to the mats I use from Amazon.
Ingredients for Sheet Pan Roasted Curried Carrots
2 lbs. fresh carrots, peeled and cut on the bias (diagonal)
1 T. extra virgin olive oil
2 T. honey, preferably local
1 T. curry powder
10-12 fresh thyme sprigs. Strip leaves from stems, if desired.
How to Oven Roast Carrots
- Place top oven rack in the center position and preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet. Set aside.
- Add olive oil, honey, curry powder, and fresh thyme to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Add in carrots and toss to coat.
- Pour seasoned carrots on the prepared sheet pan and spread into a single layer without overcrowding. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, turning carrots once halfway through cooking. Carrots should be crisp tender and nicely browned when ready.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Serve immediately with your choice of entrees. Enjoy!
Sheet Pan Roasted Curried Carrots
Sheet Pan Roasted Curried Carrots
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. fresh carrots, peeled and cut on the bias (diagonal)
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 T. honey, preferably local
- 1 T. curry powder
- 10-12 fresh thyme sprigs. Strip leaves from stems, if desired.
Instructions
1. Place top oven rack in the center position and preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet. Set aside.
2. Add olive oil, honey, curry powder, and fresh thyme to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Add in carrots and toss to coat.
3. Pour seasoned carrots on the prepared sheet pan and spread into a single layer without overcrowding. Place in the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, turning carrots once halfway through cooking. Carrots should be crisp tender and nicely browned when ready.
4. Remove from oven and transfer to a serving bowl or platter. Serve immediately with your choice of entrees. Enjoy!
