Description
Roasted carrots and green beans make for a delightful and colorful side dish that is both healthy and easy to prepare. This recipe brings out the natural sweetness of fresh vegetables, enhanced by a light coating of olive oil and seasonings. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings, these oven-roasted veggies are versatile enough to complement any main course—from grilled chicken to baked fish. The caramelization achieved during roasting results in a flavor-packed medley your family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the vegetables by peeling the carrots and cutting them into uniform sticks; trim the ends off the green beans.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the prepared carrots and green beans with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking.
- Remove from the oven when tender and caramelized; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg