Description
Enjoy the sweet crunch of perfectly roasted carrots and green beans, a vibrant side dish that elevates any meal while being incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh carrots, sliced
- 1 pound crisp green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and slice the carrots into uniform pieces. Trim the ends off the green beans.
- Season the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine sliced carrots, trimmed green beans, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread on Baking Sheet: Transfer the seasoned vegetables onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Roast Until Golden: Roast in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and caramelized and the green beans are crunchy.
- Serve: Once roasted, transfer to a serving platter and enjoy this colorful dish as a centerpiece at your dinner table!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Consider adding freshly chopped herbs like parsley or rosemary for added flavor. - For an extra zing, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the veggies just before serving. - Leftover roasted carrots and green beans can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.