Roasted Carrots

Ingredients

6 medium-sized carrots – cut into even lengthwise strips

2 tablespoons olive oil

1-1/2 tablespoons butter, melted

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp paprika

¼ tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

¼ tsp Italian seasoning

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Warm until the spices have melted well into the sauce. Coat the carrots evenly with the mixture. Place the carrots on an ungreased baking sheet, spreading out and leaving room between them as much as possible. Roast for 10 minutes, then turn the carrots over in the pan. Roast for 15 minutes (or more, depending on how soft you want them) until caramelized. Remove carrots from the oven and plate immediately.  These will keep refrigerated for 3 to 4 days. Want to sweeten the pot? Add 2 tablespoons of honey to the ingredient mix. Savory or sweet, roasted carrots make a great holiday side dish your family will love!!