With simple ingredients and prep work reduced to a minimum, this roasted carrot and asparagus recipe is ready on the table in under 30 minutes. Carrots and asparagus are tossed with seasoning, a drizzle of olive oil, and then roasted in the oven. The roasted veggies are slightly sweet, crisp on the outside, and tender on the inside, making the perfect pairing for any main course: roasted meat, poultry, stews… This vegetable side dish is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Enjoy!
Why you’ll love Roasted Carrots and Asparagus
Roasted carrots with asparagus are simple, fresh, and healthy: they use just fresh vegetables and a handful of everyday ingredients, so they’re nutritious and easy to prepare. The roasting brings out the sweetness of carrots and the earthy flavor of asparagus, making it a great side dish for any occasion!
Key ingredients for the roasted carrots and asparagus
- Carrots: We like to use long, young carrots for this recipe. Baby carrots can work, but we prefer longer carrots for the presentation. You can use either regular orange or rainbow carrots for a nice pop of color!
- Asparagus: Use medium-thick asparagus, not too thin. Trim out the woody white-ish part.
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, olive oil.
How to roast the carrots and asparagus
- Prep – Preheat oven. Spread asparagus and carrots on a sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss.
- Roast – Bake until tender, then broil briefly for crisp edges.
- Serve – Transfer to a platter, finish with lemon juice and parsley.
Pro Tips
- Trim the carrots to about the same length as the asparagus.
- Feel free to adapt the seasoning and toppings: Try with cumin powder (it goes very well with carrots), curry powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, Cayenne, crushed almonds, pecans, Parmesan, etc…
- The broil step is optional, but we find that it gives a nice crisp and slightly caramelizes the tips of the carrots. That’s a little extra for big flavor! Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn ;)
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Roasted Carrots with Asparagus
Roast carrots and asparagus together on a sheet pan for an easy side dish that pairs with any main course. Plus, it's an effortless option if you're busy prepping a large Holiday dinner.
- 1 bunch of carrots, peeled
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 juice of a large lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for the garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
- Evenly spread out the asparagus and carrots in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan (you can line it with parchment paper for easier clean up). Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then drizzle with a bit of olive oil. Toss quickly with your hands.
- Roast the carrots and asparagus in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then turn the broiler on and cook for another 2 minutes to get the vegetables a little crispy. Check the doneness of carrots with a fork.
- Serve roasted carrots and asparagus on a platter and squeeze some lemon juice on top and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
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