4 large carrots, cut into 2-inch sticks or 12 smaller
carrots, halved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Toss all ingredients in a bowl until carrots are evenly coated with oil and salt. Spread out onto a baking dish and bake at 400 degrees until tender and slightly browned on the outside.