Wash, peel and chop the carrots ahead of time; all you’ll need to do is toss, season and bake this incredible five-ingredient side dish right before dinner.

Preheat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, toss together ½ lb carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, with 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil, ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast 15 minutes. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut and toss well. Roast 10 minutes more. Serves 4

Per serving: 59 cal, 4g fat, 0mg chol, 0g prot, 5g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 325mg sodium

From Everyday Dinners. Copyright © 2021 by Jessica Merchant. Photography copyright © 2021 by Jessica Merchant. Published by Rodale Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.