A step-by-step pictorial on How to Roast Whole Carrots. Serve them alongside your favorite dish or in place of french fries, and eat them as a quick vegan, gluten-free snack!
I am honestly beyond surprised that it took me nearly 27 years of my life to start roasting whole carrots. I am mostly surprised about this for two reasons: 1) Carrots are one of my favorite vegetables (obsessed would be an understatement); and 2) I roast pretty much any and every vegetable that I can get my hands on.
It turns out roasting whole carrots is incredibly easy to do. As a result, I imagine they are definitely going to be making their way into my oven on an almost weekly basis. As one of the biggest carrot lovers around, I want to see them in your ovens too! Today I am going to share with you exactly how easy it is to roast whole carrots. I promise, there is very minimal chopping required! Let’s be honest, the chopping is the worst part of roasting vegetables.
How to Roast Whole Carrots
Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F. Gather six whole carrots (more or less is fine, but this was the number in my bag). Try to choose carrots that are fairly equal in size so that they will roast evenly.
Grab your vegetable peeler and get to work!
Peel all of the carrots and discard the peelings, or use them in a salad.
Cut the ends off of the carrots.
Cut the whole carrots in half, length-wise.
That is all the chopping you will do. That’s not so bad, right?
Place the carrots flat-side down onto a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. You can also skip the oil and use a silicone baking sheet.
Spray the carrots with cooking spray. I used olive oil cooking spray, but coconut oil spray would be great too! Sprinkle with desired seasonings. I used 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 1/4 tsp dried rosemary.
Once seasoned, put into the oven and roast for approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Watch them carefully near the end to ensure they do not burn. The thin ends may get slightly crispy, but you can slice this part off if it bothers you.
Since my roasted whole carrot obsession developed, I have eaten them as a side dish, in place of french fries, and for snacks. Essentially, these are proof that carrots are about so much more than salads and relish trays. But I can almost guarantee that if you put roasted carrots in my salad, I would certainly be on board with that!
Have you ever roasted whole carrots? If so, what is your favorite way to season them?
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I love roasting vegetables! I always buy the baby carrots and roast those… because I’m lazy 🙂 maybe I should start buying the regular carrots since they are cheaper.
Whole carrots are definitely super cheap.. even the organic ones! I am guilty of buying baby carrots though, too. They are just SO simple!!
I loveeeee carrots in any way shape or form (seriously, we’ve had to put a limit on how many carrots I can eat in a day because I’ve turned orange too many times hahaha) and lately I have been loving roasted carrots now that the weather is getting cooler!
Haha, I am the SAME way!!! My mom said I turned orange as a child from eating too many orange veggies 🙂
Ohh yum! Are these making it in your breakfast burritos?
They’re already gone 😉 haha… I’m sticking with sweet potatoes for the burritos because I am just as obsessed with them as I am with carrots!
This is a great idea! The hubby and I have done grilled carrots, too, as a replacement for french fries and they are delicious! I never would have thought to do have them as a replacement for fries, but it was all my hubby’s idea! We haven’t cooked them this way in a long time, we’ll need to try it out using your recipe next time!
I have never tried grilling them, but I bet that is SO good!! I’ll have to add them to my list for this Summer 🙂
Oh yum! I’m going to have to try this. I don’t roast nearly enough fresh veggies. I mostly rely on frozen these days. E isn’t big on carrots (crazy child), but I’m determined to convert her!
WHAT?! Silly Eleanor! I suppose I can forgive her for that. There is still time that she can learn to love them 🙂
I had no idea roasting whole carrots was even an option 🙂 you rock for sharing – – I will share, too.
Who knew? It took me forever to try it and now I am wondering why. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Yum, I LOVE roasted carrots! Great post 🙂
Aren’t they SO good?? They make me love carrots EVEN MORE!
SOOO simple! However, I NEVER peel them. I don’t like peeling my root veggies, even beets! Haha! But these carrots with herbs like rosemary and thyme….dipped in ketchup 😉 Goodness! Sweet and savory!
Dipping them in ketchup is the BEST!!! I sometimes don’t peel my carrots when I eat them raw, but hadn’t thought to leave the peel on for roasting. I’ll have to try that next time and save myself some extra steps!
I have never roasted whole carrots, but I love the idea of them as a side. We make sweet potato fries all the time, so this would be a nice way to mix things up!
Yes!! Try carrot fries instead of sweet potato fries next time 🙂
Yum – love roasted veggies! I’ve been roasting lots of sweet potatoes lately to bring for lunches during the week. I think carrots would work well for that too. Great tutorial!
I really need to start doing that with sweet potatoes. Sometimes I forget how portable they are!
I haven’t tried roasting whole carrots but I love how easy and delicious they look! I’m definitely going to give it a try soon!
They are SO easy and super delicious!! I’m obsessed with them for a snack or side right now!
These look amazing! I have been super into roasting vegetables lately, and I’m going to do this for sure. I have tons of carrots in my fridge.
Roasted veggies are the best! I hope you give these a try and love them, Lou!
I love roasted carrots and have been roasting them up with parsnips and subbing them for fries lately! I usually buy the whole carrots to roast but chop them up before roasting. I never thought to just throw them in the oven whole – I will definitely have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing!
Yes, definitely give them a try! Who wouldn’t want to save time with less chopping? 🙂 I also love parsnip fries. Thanks for the reminder that I need to make them again soon!
Those do look great! I could see them being wonderful with the colored carrots from Whole Foods to. That would bring some color to a side dish. I may have to do this for Easter.
YES!! They would be so darn pretty with colored carrots. I’ll have to try that next time! And great idea for the Easter side dish. These would be perfect 🙂
This looks AMAZING! definitely going to try this today:) I am just as obsessed with orange veggies so I am super excited to try these delicious roasted carrots!:)
I think you are going to LOVE roasted carrots, Ashlee, if you are an orange veggie lover like me 🙂
LOVE roasted carrots. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar makes them super yummy!
Oh yum, that sounds fantastic! I’ll have to try that 🙂
I have teasingly said many times that I must have been a rabbit in my past life because I eat so many carrots on a regular basis. I swear MOST of my days’ eats include carrots. And I prefer them cooked or roasted in some way or another vs. raw. But I have never roasted them whole either! Nifty!
I think I was a rabbit, too 😉 Carrots are where it’s at!!!
I feel like I haven’t lived knowing that I’ve never roasted whole carrots! This is happening very, very soon.
You MUST do it!!! Plus, you can’t beat how extra simple it is!
I made these today and they were Ah-mazing!! I ate the entire bag of carrots in one sitting! Can’t wait to try your buffalo cauliflower “chicken” sandwich. Yumm
Thanks so much for the recipe!
That is so awesome, Jenna! I’m glad you enjoyed them so much. Let me know what you think of the buffalo cauliflower “chicken” sandwich. It is a favorite of mine. In fact, you just reminded me that I need to make it again soon!
Gorgeous photos! I have carrots just starting to grow now – thanks for the guide! I can’t wait to roast them!