Herb Roasted Carrots & Beetroot

Herb Roasted Carrots & Beetroot are a simple and healthy side dish! Whole carrots and vibrant golden beets are coated in flavorful herbs and roasted until soft and delicious. Whether you’re serving it for a family dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress!

roasted carrots and beetroot served on a white plate

Why Choose Herb Roasted Carrots & Beetroot?

Carrots and beetroot are both rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Roasting them enhances their natural sweetness while adding that caramelized flavor. This dish is not just nutritious; it’s also really beautiful, making it a great addition to any meal.

Nutritional Benefits
  • Carrots: High in beta-carotene, fiber (great for gut health), and antioxidants, carrots are amazing for eye health.
  • Beetroot: Packed with vitamins A and C, folate, and manganese, beetroot is known for its potential to lower blood pressure and improve exercise performance.
raw whole carrots and golden beets on a white background, before roasting
carrots and chopped golden beets on a baking sheet, drizzled with herbs and olive oil

Ingredients

  • Carrots – Carrots are one of the stars of the show, and I like to roast them whole for this dish. But you could easily give them a rough chop into big chunks if you wanted to.
  • Golden Beets – I went with golden beets because red beets would have turned the entire dish a reddish purple color. Any type of beet will work, but I also like the more subtle flavor of the golden variety.
  • Dried herbs – You can get creative and use any dried herbs you have on hand! My favorite herb to use for this is dill, but I have also used thyme, basil, and parsley and they are all delicious. The herbs give the dish SO much more flavor!
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Any time I am roasting anything, I am either using EVOO or avocado oil.
  • Kosher salt – I use kosher salt, but you can use flaky sea salt or pink salt.
  • Black Pepper – This just adds another layer of flavor and a little kick to the vegetables.
  • Garlic Powder – I decided to use garlic powder instead of fresh garlic cloves for this because I didn’t want the garlic to burn during the longer cooking time.
roasted carrots and golden beets on a baking sheet

How to make this simple dish

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Remove any stems and greens from the carrots and beets, if you bought them with the green tops. Run the carrots and beets under cold running water and give them a good scrub with your hands or a vegetable brush. Dry them with a dish towel.

Step 2

Next, you are going to prep the beets. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully peel the skin off the beets and cut the stem end off. Once peeled, quarter them to cut them into wedges.

Step 3

Add the carrots and beets to a large baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried herbs. Give it all a good toss so that all of the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 4

Roast at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes, until the vegetables are turning a golden brown color.

Step 5

When done roasting, transfer to a serving platter and enjoy.

overhead view of herb roasted carrots and beetroot served on a white platter with a white background

Tips & Suggestions

  • Add a Twist: Experiment with different herbs like oregano, thyme, basil or dill for a unique flavor.
  • Serving Suggestions: This dish would pair perfectly with this Perfect Roasted Chicken, or this delicious Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken & Potatoes, or even as a side to this easy sheet pan salmon dinner.
  • Storing & Reheating: These roasted vegetables reheat really well. You can just reheat them in the oven at 400 degrees for about 5-10 minutes, or even quicker for a few seconds in the microwave. They will stay fresh in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
close up view of roasted carrots and golden beets served on a white platter
herb roasted carrots and beetroot
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Herb Roasted Carrots & Beetroot

Herb Roasted Carrots & Beetroot are a simple and healthy side dish! Whole carrots and vibrant golden beets are coated in flavorful herbs and roasted until soft and delicious. Whether you’re serving it for a family dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to impress!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 6-8 large carrots
  • 3 medium golden beets
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill (or any dried herb of choice)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Remove any stems and greens from the carrots and beets, if you bought them with the green tops. Run the carrots and beets under cold running water and give them a good scrub with your hands or a vegetable brush. Dry them with a dish towel.
  • Next, you are going to prep the beets. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully peel the skin off the beets and cut the stem end off. Once peeled, quarter them to cut them into wedges.
  • Add the carrots and beets to a large baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried herbs. Give it all a good toss so that all of the vegetables are evenly coated.
  • Roast at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes, until the vegetables are turning a golden brown color.
  • When done roasting, transfer to a serving platter and enjoy.

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