Once carrots are cooked through and slightly browned or caramelized, remove from oven
Add thyme sprigs and an additional sprinkle of coarse salt
fresh thyme sprigs
Notes
Tips
Carrots vary in size, so cooking times will vary. If using very small carrots, check after 10 minutes. Larger carrots will cook in 15-25 minutes
Use the tip of a sharp knife to test if carrots are cooked
Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired
Sprinkle a bit more salt just before serving
Selecting carrots
Use whole baby carrots. They are often found in the organic section of most grocery stores. You can also find them at farmers markets. Whole regular sized carrots will also work, but you will want to cut them into carrot sticks.
Avoid pre cut baby carrots that you find in a bag. These baby carrots are whole sized carrots that are cut down into uniform sizes. They are usually soaked in a bleach solution to help preserve the carrots. This process removes a lot of the flavor of the carrots.