Description
This Roasted Asparagus & Carrots recipe is the perfect healthy side dish, combining sweet carrots and crisp asparagus with garlic and herbs. It’s easy to make, customizable, and a beautiful complement to any main course. Great for meal prep, holidays, or weeknight dinners. A go-to roasted vegetable side dish!
Ingredients
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon zest or balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Wash and dry asparagus and carrots thoroughly.
3. Trim woody ends of asparagus. Peel and slice carrots lengthwise to match asparagus size.
4. In a large bowl, toss vegetables with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
5. Spread veggies in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
6. Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
7. Optionally, finish with lemon zest or balsamic glaze before serving.
8. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Slice carrots to be similar in size to asparagus for even roasting.
Avoid overcrowding the pan—spread veggies in a single layer for better caramelization.
Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary enhance flavor but aren’t required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg