Description
Elevate your meals with this vibrant roasted asparagus and carrots recipe. Bursting with flavor, this dish combines tender asparagus and sweet carrots, perfectly caramelized for a delightful crunch. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, it’s an easy yet impressive side that complements any main course. With just a handful of ingredients, you’ll have a colorful and nutritious addition to your dinner table that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb), trimmed
- 4 medium carrots, sliced into sticks
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse the asparagus and carrots under cool water. Trim the woody ends from the asparagus and cut larger carrot sticks for even cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the asparagus and carrot sticks with olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Season generously with salt and pepper; feel free to add garlic powder or herbs for extra flavor.
- Spread the veggies in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet to avoid steaming.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until they are tender and slightly crispy, tossing halfway through for even cooking.
- Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the vegetables before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg