Roasted baby carrots with herbs

Roasted baby carrots with herbs recipe videos

Roasted baby carrots with herbs is a simple, flavorful side dish where tender young carrots are tossed with oil and herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley, then roasted until caramelized and slightly crispy. It’s a popular preparation in Western cuisines, particularly in American and European home cooking, celebrating the natural sweetness of the vegetable.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is low in fat and protein, primarily providing complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber. A typical serving offers a good source of vitamin A (from beta-carotene), potassium, and antioxidants, with a rough calorie range of 80-120 per serving depending on oil and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	90 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	14 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	250 mg
Vitamin A	12000 IU
Vitamin K	16 mcg
Vitamin C	6 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Vitamin B6	0.15 mg
Folate	25 mcg
Calcium	35 mg

Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, roasting carrots this way highlights a modern shift toward simple, vegetable-forward cooking that emphasizes natural flavors. Nutritionally, cooking carrots actually increases the bioavailability of beta-carotene, making it easier for your body to absorb this beneficial antioxidant.