Description
Elevate your meals with this vibrant Roasted Asparagus and Carrots recipe, a simple yet flavorful side dish that instantly brightens any dinner table. The fresh asparagus and sweet carrots are seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, and a hint of herbs, making them irresistibly delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and healthy, ensuring that you can enjoy nutritious vegetables without much fuss. With only a few minutes of prep time and 20 minutes in the oven, you’ll have a colorful medley that pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, fish, or pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
- 3 large carrots (peeled and sliced into sticks)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme (or rosemary)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the asparagus under cold water and trim off the woody ends. Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks about ¼ inch thick.
- In a mixing bowl, combine trimmed asparagus and carrot sticks. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, thyme (or rosemary), and garlic. Toss until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned vegetables evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until tender and slightly browned, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve warm as an appealing side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg