Description
A delicious and healthy side dish featuring roasted asparagus and carrots that are tender and slightly caramelized.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed (about 1 lb or 450g)
- 4–5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or rosemary)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, carrots, olive oil, minced garlic, thyme (or rosemary), salt, and pepper.
- Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes. Can be served as a side dish or added to grain dishes for a vegetarian meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted vegetables, asparagus, carrots, healthy side dish