Rosemary Roasted Carrots

Simple weeknight roasted vegetable recipe.

3-4 servings
25 minutes
Ethan Chlebowski

Ingredients

Carrots

  • Carrots
    3-4
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    as needed

Aromatics & spices

  • Fresh rosemary
    2 sprigs
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Black Pepper
    to taste

Method

Step 1: Prep & boil the carrots

Set a pot of water on medium-high and bring to a . Add 2 large sprinkles of salt.

Cut the carrots into large planks. Cut the sticks in half lengthwise then into half again (carrot sticks).

Add the carrots to the water and boil for 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, turn on the broiler in your oven to begin heating.

Step 2: Broil the carrots

Strain off the carrots well and add to a large baking sheet. Add black pepper, and rosemary. Toss everything together with enough oil to coat all the carrots. Add to the oven and until crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Taste and add more salt if needed. Enjoy.

“I first featured this recipe in my popular video: Why are restaurant vegetables so much better than homemade ones? Parboiling and then broiling vegetables is one of my favorite techniques for getting crispy, golden-brown textures.”

Ethan Chlebowski
Creator

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Nutritional Information

entire recipe
Calories244
28g
15g
3g

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Recommended: 3 servings

FAQ

Does this technique work with other vegetables?

Any starchy root vegetables (like carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnips, and radishes) or even cruciferous vegetables (like broccoli or Brussel sprouts) benefit from parboiling before oven or . The water cooks them most of the way through for a tender inside, and then the high heat crisps their exterior.