Name: Roasted Potatoes and Carrots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pound baby potatoes (halved); 1 pound carrots (peeled and cut into even-sized pieces); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme (see Notes); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper

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These roasted potatoes and carrots are super simple and ready in just 30 minutes! Potatoes and carrots are tossed in a bit of oil and a sprinkling of fresh herbs, then roasted until golden brown and tender. Add this easy and delicious side dish to your holiday table!

roasted potatoes and carrots on a baking sheet with fresh thyme on top

What Makes This Recipe So Good

They require only a handful of super simple ingredients! This side dish recipe is an easy addition to any meal or holiday table.
It’s an easy, virtually foolproof recipe! Start by tossing all ingredients together in a large bowl. Then, transfer them to a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes – that’s it!
They’re healthy, yet incredibly delicious! These dairy free, gluten free, and paleo roasted potatoes and carrots are jam-packed with fiber and antioxidants. Though with how perfectly tender and flavorful they are, no one will ever guess how nutritious they actually are!

Key Ingredient

Baby Potatoes – This small variety of potato is buttery, soft, and creamy. Baby potatoes are ideal in this recipe and roast alongside carrots until deliciously tender. However, if you don’t have baby potatoes, you can use a pound of russet or yellow potatoes instead. You also have the option to either remove or leave the potato skin on in this recipe. I enjoy a nice crispy skin on my roasted potatoes which is why I skip peeling them for this side dish.

Fresh Thyme – Fresh thyme is a holiday staple! This delicious herb fills my home and kitchen with its out-of-this-world scent every Thanksgiving and Christmas season. If you don’t have fresh thyme, you can replace it with 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme in this roasted potatoes and carrots recipe. Also, if you prefer fresh rosemary, feel free to replace the thyme with an equal amount of rosemary instead.

Chef’s Tips

When cutting the carrots for this recipe, attempt to cut them into similar-sized pieces to the potatoes. Once evenly cut, they’ll roast at the same rate as everything else on the baking tray. Don’t worry though, size doesn’t have to be perfect – just similar!
Potatoes and carrots are both root vegetables, which mean they grow in the ground. Therefore, they have a tendency to be much dirtier than most other produce. So to prepare your potatoes and carrots for the roasted recipe, wash and scrub them very well to remove as much dirt as possible!
If you prefer more well-done potatoes and carrots, them simply leave them in the oven for 5-10 extra minutes! I found 30 minutes yields a slightly crispy outside with an irresistibly soft and tender inside. However, I know there are a few people out there who prefer a bit more of a char on their roasted veggies, so just cook them for a bit longer if you do!

roasted potatoes and carrots on a baking sheet with fresh thyme on top and a wooden spoon

More Delicious and Easy Side Dish Recipes

Recipe By: Sam Guarnieri

Roasted Potatoes and Carrots

Prep 10

Cook 30

Total 40

6 servings

Equipment

Large bowl
baking sheet

Ingredients

▢ 1 pound baby potatoes halved
▢ 1 pound carrots peeled and cut into even-sized pieces
▢ 3 tablespoons olive oil
▢ 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme see Notes
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add all ingredients to a large bowl and toss to coat potatoes and carrots in seasoning.
Transfer veggies to baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until fork tender.

Fresh Thyme: If you don’t have fresh thyme, use ½ teaspoon of dried thyme instead.

Recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving, out of 6. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 6. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Approximate Information for One Serving

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 152calProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 444mgPotassium: 565mgTotal Carbs: 21gFiber: 4gSugar: 4gNet Carbs: 17gVitamin A: 12648IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg