Roasted Asparagus & Carrots
Easy Roasted Carrots and Asparagus Recipe
Hello food lovers! Today, I’m going to show you how to make a super simple and very delicious side dish: roasted carrots and asparagus. This dish is healthy, full of flavor, and goes well with many main meals. Let’s get started!
🥕 Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Baby carrots (cut in half lengthwise)
- Asparagus (with the tough ends cut off)
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Minced garlic
🥣 Simple Steps to Cook:
- Prepare the Veggies:
- Wash the baby carrots and cut them in half lengthwise. This helps them cook faster and taste better.
- Cut off the hard ends of the asparagus and wash them too.
- Add Flavor:
- Drizzle a little oil (olive or avocado) over the veggies.
- Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.
- Rub or toss everything together so the veggies are nicely coated. (You can do this on the baking tray or in a bowl.)
Optional: You can also add garlic powder or onion powder if you like, but this recipe keeps it nice and simple.
- Start Roasting:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (about 220°C).
- First, place only the carrots on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Roast them for 8 minutes.
- Add the Asparagus:
- After 8 minutes, take the tray out and flip the carrots.
- Make some space and add the asparagus to the tray.
- Put everything back in the oven and roast for another 8 to 10 minutes.
Note: If your asparagus or carrots are thicker, they might need more time to cook.
- Finishing Touch:
- Once everything looks roasted and slightly golden, take the tray out.
- You can brush a little melted butter over the top for extra flavor—yum!
✅ Tips:
- Try to cook this dish at the end, just before you serve your meal. If you reheat the veggies, they might become too soft or overcooked.
- This is a great last-minute side dish that looks fancy but is really easy to make.
Enjoy your delicious roasted carrots and asparagus! Let me know if you try it—happy cooking! 😊