Roasted Baby Carrots with Fennel and Sage
Bring vibrant flavors to your table with this recipe for Roasted Baby Carrots with Fennel and Sage—a culinary celebration of earthy, sweet, and aromatic notes. Perfectly roasted baby carrots develop a caramelized exterior while maintaining their tender bite, complemented by the subtle licorice-like essence of fennel. Tossed with fresh sage leaves, crushed garlic cloves, and a drizzle of olive oil, this dish offers a fragrant medley that’s irresistibly savory and lightly golden. Ideal as an effortless yet elegant side dish, it pairs beautifully with roasted meats, hearty grains, or plant-based mains. Ready in under 40 minutes, this recipe is a great choice for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 whole fennel bulb
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 whole fresh sage leaves
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
Rinse and dry the baby carrots. Leave them whole and trim the tops if needed.
Cut the fennel bulb in half lengthwise and remove the tough core. Slice each half into thin wedges.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the baby carrots and fennel wedges. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle the salt and black pepper evenly. Toss to coat.
Peel the garlic cloves and crush them lightly with the flat side of a knife. Add the whole crushed garlic cloves to the mixing bowl along with the fresh sage leaves.
Spread the carrot-fennel mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring the vegetables are in a single layer for even roasting.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time. The carrots should be tender and lightly caramelized, and the fennel should be golden around the edges.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Transfer the roasted carrots and fennel to a serving platter, and garnish with additional fresh sage leaves if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish to accompany your favorite main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
772 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.1 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 9 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 3375 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2521 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
