9 Best Carrot Recipes, including 30-Minute Roasted Asparagus and Carrots
A comprehensive list of the Best Carrot Recipes you need in your back pocket to really enjoy the root vegetable! Plus, these Roasted Asparagus and Carrots for the perfect, healthy, 30-minute side dish to accompany any main dish.
Equipment
Ingredients
Simple Roasted Carrots and Asparagus
- 1 pound asparagus 1 bunch asparagus = approx. 1 pound
- 1 pound carrots 4 large carrots = approx. 1 pound
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Topping Ideas
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic or onion powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated or shaved or Nutritional Yeast
- 2 tablespoons butter dairy or plant-based
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Prep your vegetables by snapping off the "woody" ends of the asparagus and trimming the ends off the carrots, peeling them, and slicing them into long thin pieces (roughly the same size as the asparagus).1 pound asparagus, 1 pound carrots
- To a large 18 x 26-inch baking sheet, add your prepared carrots and asparagus. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to coat. If you're adding any optional toppings, add them now, too. Then, spread the vegetables out in a single layer.2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Roast for 20 minutes until tender with crispy edges. Serve hot!
Notes
- The asparagus and carrot tips can be composted or used to make your own vegetable broth.