Description
Roasted Asparagus & Carrots is a simple yet elegant side dish featuring tender asparagus and sweet carrots seasoned with garlic, thyme, and Parmesan. This recipe is easy to make and pairs perfectly with any main course.
Ingredients
Fresh Asparagus:
1 bunch asparagus (woody ends trimmed)
Carrots:
4 large carrots (peeled and sliced into sticks)
Olive Oil:
2 tbsp
Garlic:
2 cloves (minced)
Dried Thyme:
1 tsp
Salt & Pepper:
to taste
Parmesan (Optional, but so good):
Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Trim asparagus and slice carrots into sticks.
- Season the Veggies: Spread vegetables on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Roast Until Perfect: Roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Serve, Savor, and Smile: Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with Parmesan (optional), and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
