Description
Enhance your mealtime with this vibrant roasted asparagus and carrots dish. The earthy sweetness of the carrots beautifully complements the nutty flavor of asparagus, creating a colorful and irresistible side dish. Perfect for family dinners or solo nights, this recipe brings together simple ingredients to deliver an impressive, nutritious treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 pound medium-sized carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and trim the asparagus; cut off tough ends. Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds or sticks.
- In a large bowl, combine asparagus and carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through until tender and slightly charred at the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg