Description
Roasted broccoli and carrots are a delicious way to enjoy healthy vegetables, transforming them into a flavorful side dish that even picky eaters will love. This recipe features vibrant, crisp-tender broccoli and sweet, caramelized carrots, enhanced with olive oil and seasonings. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this nutritious dish not only adds color to your plate but also packs a punch of flavor and health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups medium-sized carrots, sliced into rounds
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets; slice the carrots into thin rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli and carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet, avoiding overcrowding.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender and golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- Serve warm, garnished with optional lemon zest or feta cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg