ROASTED CARROTS WITH THYME

Roast baby carrots with oil, thyme and salt and pepper to make this bright and versatile side dish. Finish it off with a sprinkle of green onions and grated lemon peel.

Yield: Serves 4.

ROASTED CARROTS WITH THYME

Ingredients

  • 4 cups baby carrots
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp thyme, crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 tsp grated lemon peel

Directions

  1. Thoroughly combine carrots, oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Place carrots in a single layer in a greased shallow baking pan.
  2. Bake at 425°F for 30 - 35 minutes or until carrots are tender and lightly browned; stir occasionally.
  3. Toss with onion and lemon peel.
Nutritional analysis per serving:

72 calories, 3.7 g fat, 1 g protein, 9.7 g carbohydrate, 2.9 g fibre, 359 mg sodium