Description
Roasted asparagus carrots deliver a simple side dish perfect for weeknight dinners when your veggie game needs a quick boost. Crispy edges and caramelized sweetness make this quick roasted vegetable combo a total game-changer for your meal routine.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 4 medium carrots
Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Finishing Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a scorching 425°F and grab a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Rinse the asparagus thoroughly and slice off the woody bottom 2 inches with a sharp knife.
- Peel 4 medium carrots and slice them into slender 3-inch sticks about ½ inch thick.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil across your vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over the veggies.
- Toss the vegetables gently until each piece gets evenly coated with oil and seasonings.
- Spread the carrots and asparagus in a single layer across the baking sheet, ensuring no overlapping.
- Slide the sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 22 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
- If desired, drizzle 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar across the vegetables during the final 5 minutes of roasting.
- Remove the sheet from the oven and let the vegetables rest for 2 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm asparagus with bright green color and crisp tips for the best roasted texture.
- Select carrots that are similar in thickness to ensure even cooking and a consistent golden-brown color.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet, which can cause steaming instead of roasting and prevent vegetables from caramelizing nicely.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese or toasted almonds over the roasted vegetables just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg