Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9- × 13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Place the onion, carrots, and garlic in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste; mix well. For best results, the carrots should be in a single layer in the dish.

Roast, uncovered, for 45 to 60 minutes or until golden and tender, stirring the carrots occasionally. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Keeps for up to 2 days in the refrigerator; reheats well. Don’t freeze.

Variations:

• Add a drizzle of honey to the carrots in Step 2. How sweet it is!

• Use half carrots and half parsnips. Add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add your favorite herbs (try cumin, minced basil, oregano, dillweed, thyme, or rosemary). If using fresh herbs, add them during the last 5 minutes of roasting.

• Lazy Day Carrots: Substitute with bagged baby carrots, which require no peeling or cutting.