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Chopped and roasted carrots on a white plate with sage.
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Simple Roasted Carrots with Sage Side Dish

These roasted carrots with sage are the perfect side dish to bring to your table. Healthy, easy, and absolutely delicious. What’s not to like?
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Starters and Sides
Cuisine: American
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 2
Calories: 186kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb carrots
  • 1 Tbsp ghee, melted (or regular butter)
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 large fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
  • ⅓ tsp salt
  • black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Wash and peel the carrot. Cut into ½ inch thick sticks. Very small carrots can be left whole or cut in two.
    1 lb carrots
    Chopped and sliced carrots on a wooden board with a knife on the side.
  • In a large bowl, combine melted ghee butter, maple syrup, sage, salt, and pepper.
    1 Tbsp ghee,, 3 large fresh sage leaves,, ⅓ tsp salt, black pepper,, 1 Tbsp maple syrup
    Seasonings and oil in a large white bowl.
  • Add carrots and massage to infuse the flavours.
    Chopped carrots mixed with seasoning and oil in a bowl.
  • Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until carrots are soft and caramelized.
    Spread out carrot pieces on parchment paper ready to bake.
  • If needed, sprinkle with more salt for serving.
    Roasted carrots atop a baking tray with parchment paper.

Notes

  • Carrots can be marinade ahead of time for more flavor.
  • Peel the carrots. 
  • Use fresh sage. 

Nutrition

Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 749mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 37889IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg