Description
A healthy and flavorful dish featuring roasted asparagus and carrots, easy to prepare and perfect as a side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch of asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- Place the trimmed asparagus and carrot sticks on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables.
- Sprinkle with minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss the vegetables until evenly coated.
- Spread the vegetables out in a single layer on the baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
- Transfer the roasted vegetables to a serving platter.
- Serve hot as a side dish, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Even Cooking: Slice carrots into similar-sized sticks to ensure they cook evenly with the asparagus.
- Customize Seasoning: Add your favorite spices, such as smoked paprika or chili flakes, for a unique twist.
- Watch for Tenderness: Check for doneness around 20 minutes to avoid overcooking the asparagus.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg