Low Sodium Roasted Baby Carrots
This low sodium roasted baby carrots recipe is a simple, flavorful, and tasty side dish the whole family will love! Baby carrots are tossed with a homemade sauce and spices, and baked until tender and delicious in the oven.
These carrots make a great side dish for a holiday meal, or with your favorite protein any night of the week. A fantastic salt-free recipe that is BIG on flavor!
Want more low sodium side dish recipes? Try our marinated low sodium tomato salad, low sodium Mexican street corn, and our favorite low sodium garlic potatoes.
A tasty low-salt side dish couldn’t be easier to make! These baby carrots take about 5 minutes of prep time, and the oven does the rest of the work. You’ll have a flavorful side you can serve up with your favorite protein in no time!
Start by dumping a bag of baby carrots into a baking dish, tossing them with a quick sauce and spice blend, and baking them until they are fork-tender. These carrots go great with any protein (especially our low sodium mango lime chicken and our low sodium meatloaf recipe) and will be enjoyed by all.
Why This Recipe Works
- These carrots are sweet, tangy, herby, and savory!
- An inexpensive and low-cost side dish that is easy to make.
- These carrots are versatile – and can be served along side your favorite protein.
- They take just 5 minutes of prep time, so you can enjoy hands-off time while the oven does all the work.
- Cooks of any skill level can make these carrots by following our step-by-step photos and directions below.
Ingredients You’ll Need
The base of this recipe is baby carrots! I used a 1lb bag of carrots, which is enough for about 4 1-cup servings.
The sauce in this recipe is made from low sodium Worcestershire sauce which gives it a tangy and savory flavor. I also use maple syrup (you could also use honey or brown sugar) and olive oil.
Toss the carrots with some spices for added flavor! I use onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and black pepper.
See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!
Additions and Substitutions
You can use sliced or chopped whole carrots, or even tri-colored baby carrots if you can find them in the store.
Add a few sliced baby potatoes for a heartier side dish.
If you don’t have thyme, you can use an Italian spice blend, French herbs de Provence, or oregano if you wish.
For a spicier side, sprinkle a pinch of cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, or chili flakes with the carrots before baking.
How To Make This Recipe
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the baby carrots in a baking dish.
Step 2: Add all the remaining ingredients to the baking dish with the carrots. Stir well to combine. Place the carrots in the oven.
Step 3: Bake for 40 minutes, stirring the carrots halfway.
Step 4: Remove from oven, serve with extra thyme if desired, and serve hot.
Recipe FAQs
According to the USDA, there are 63mg sodium in 100g carrots.Our recipe for baked carrots contains 105 mg sodium per serving as it uses spices and low sodium Worcestershire sauce.
If you have leftover carrots, you can store them in an airtight container and enjoy within 4 days. Reheat in the oven, air fryer, or microwave until hot.
Expert Tips
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a crowd – just be sure you have a big enough baking dish.
- If making this recipe ahead of time, you can mix the sauce and spices together, and marinate the raw carrots in it. Bake them in a hot oven right before serving.
More Low Sodium Vegetable Side Dish Ideas
- Low Sodium Ratatouille
- Low Sodium Gazpacho
- The best Low Sodium Thai Crunch Salad
- Low Sodium Vegetable Stir Fry
- Low Sodium Roasted Asparagus Recipe
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Low Sodium Roasted Baby Carrots
Equipment
- 1 9 x 9 baking dish or similar
Ingredients
- 1 lb baby carrots
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon low sodium Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the baby carrots in a baking dish.
- Add all the remaining ingredients to the baking dish with the carrots. Stir well to combine. Place the carrots in the oven.
- Bake for 40 minutes, stirring the carrots halfway.
- Remove from oven, serve with extra thyme if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition estimate (for 1 serving)
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used in our kitchen. It will vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify your nutrition content and sodium amounts.
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