Description
Roasted carrots with dill and lemon are a vibrant, flavorful side dish that elevates any meal. These beautifully caramelized carrots, enhanced by zesty lemon and fresh dill, offer a delightful balance of sweetness and brightness. Perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, they are sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss the carrot pieces in a large bowl with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Add the chopped dill, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice to the carrots; toss again.
- Spread the carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized at the edges, shaking halfway through.
- Drizzle with remaining lemon juice and garnish with extra dill before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg