Roasted Asparagus & Carrots: Crispy, Golden Perfection
A vibrant dish featuring roasted asparagus and carrots, offering a crunchy texture with aromatic flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the asparagus and carrots in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Toss the vegetables until evenly coated.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Fresh, seasonal vegetables enhance flavors. Avoid overcrowding on the baking sheet to ensure crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg