Roasted Cilantro-Lime Carrots
These roasted cilantro-lime carrots caramelize while roasting and adds to their deliciousness. They were garnished with the fresh cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. This side dish is easy to prepare, roasts quickly and makes a great addition to any dinner.
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Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 141kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds carrots peeled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/2 fresh lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in lower third.
- Slice the carrots in half lengthwise then cut them diagonally into 2-inch pieces.
- Toss carrots with oil and spread them out onto a baking sheet, cut side down and the thickest pieces to the edges. Sprinkle with the salt flakes and roast 20 minutes in the middle of the oven. Check them after 15 minutes, turning them if they are brown and continue roasting until tender but still a little firm, or to your desired doneness.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the carrots to a serving dish, sprinkle with the cilantro and squeeze the lime juice over the top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 308mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g