Description
This simple and healthy Roasted Broccoli and Carrots recipe is a perfect side dish for any meal. Roasted to perfection with olive oil, garlic, and seasonings, the vegetables turn tender and caramelized while retaining their vibrant color and nutrition. It’s an easy-to-make dish that works well for weeknight dinners, holiday meals, or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds or sticks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional, for color and flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Prepare the vegetables:
- Wash and peel the carrots. Slice them into rounds or sticks. Cut the broccoli into florets.
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Toss the vegetables:
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets and sliced carrots. Drizzle with olive oil, then add minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme (or Italian seasoning). Toss the vegetables until everything is evenly coated.
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Arrange on a baking sheet:
- Spread the seasoned broccoli and carrots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Make sure the vegetables are not overcrowded to ensure they roast evenly.
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Roast the vegetables:
- Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly caramelized, stirring halfway through the cooking time for even roasting.
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Serve:
- Once roasted, remove the vegetables from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish. Optionally, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the vegetables for added brightness and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or sweet potatoes to the roasting pan for a mixed vegetable dish.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese over the veggies in the last 5 minutes of roasting.
- If you prefer a more crisp-tender texture, check the vegetables at the 18-minute mark and adjust the cooking time to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Salad
- Method: Oven-Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0g