Oven Roasted Carrots Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients - 1 pound fresh carrots - 1/4 cup vegetable oil - salt (to taste) - pepper (to taste)    Nutritious and more flavorful when roasted, this method for preparing carrots provides a delicious side dish that goes with a variety of foods.   Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Clean and peel carrots. Cut carrots in half lengthwise and then cut into 1 1/2 to 2 inch long pieces. Place carrots on a baking sheet and lightly coat with vegetable oil.  Season the carrots with salt and pepper to taste. Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes until carrots are tender-crisp and lightly browned. Serve while hot.	1