Name: Roasted Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs. carrots* ($2.00); 2 Tbsp olive oil* ($0.44); 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02); 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02); 1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)

This roasted carrots recipe is easy, inexpensive, healthy, and delicious, making them my go-to side dish for any weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

2 lbs. carrots* ($2.00)

2 Tbsp olive oil* ($0.44)

1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)

1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)

1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)

Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Peel or scrub the carrots, then cut them into one-inch sections.

2 Place the carrots onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over top, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss the carrots until they are well coated in oil and spices.

3 Roast the carrots in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then give them a good stir. Roast for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until they reach your desired level of browning.

4 Taste the carrots and adjust the salt or pepper to your liking. Serve hot and enjoy!