Roasted Carrots

Tanya Eisenwasser

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Carrots roasted with olive oil and thyme.

Prep 5 min

Cook 25 min

Serves 4

Gluten-freeDairy-freeVegan

Ingredients

• 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks or coins
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
2. Toss the carrots with olive oil, salt, and thyme if using.
3. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Do not overcrowd.
4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized at the edges.
5. Serve immediately.

Tips & Substitutions

• Cut carrots to similar sizes so they cook evenly. Sticks or coins both work well.
• Spread in a single layer so they roast instead of steam. Use two pans if needed.
• Rosemary works just as well as thyme. Fresh herbs give the best flavor.
• A drizzle of honey in the last 5 minutes of roasting makes them sweeter.
• Butter instead of olive oil is great too if you tolerate dairy. It adds a rich, nutty flavor to the carrots.

Why This Works

Carrots. Naturally low in histamine and generally well tolerated. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness, so you don't need sauces or heavy seasonings.

Olive oil. A fresh, unfermented fat commonly used in low histamine cooking. It helps achieve caramelization without introducing problematic ingredients.

Fresh thyme. Fresh herbs are generally well tolerated and add flavor without the concentrated compounds found in some dried spice blends. Individual tolerance may vary.

Freshness. Cooking fresh carrots yourself is always the best approach. Freshness matters more than food lists when managing histamine intolerance.

Storage

Best served fresh from the oven. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container and eaten within 24 hours. Since this is a vegetable dish, histamine buildup is less of a concern than with protein dishes, but freshness is still ideal.