Want to make vegetables taste great? Try this Roasted Asparagus & Carrots Recipe! Roasting makes both vegetables sweet and tasty. The oven heat brings out amazing flavors.

You only need a few simple things to make this dish. Just olive oil, salt, and pepper work perfectly. The green asparagus and orange carrots look pretty together.

Even kids who don’t like vegetables will eat these. The sweet taste comes from roasting at high heat.

When I First Tried This

My friend gave me this Roasted Asparagus & Carrots Recipe at a party. She grew the vegetables in her own garden.

Her kitchen smelled so good when they were cooking. I went home and made them the same way. My whole family loved them right away. Now we eat these roasted vegetables every week!

What You Need

Big baking pan

Parchment paper
Sharp knife
Cutting board

Large bowl
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

1 pound asparagus

1 pound carrots
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons fresh herbs (if you want)

How to Make

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Wash asparagus and carrots well. Cut off asparagus ends. Peel carrots with peeler. Cut carrots into small pieces.

Put vegetables in big bowl. Pour olive oil over them. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix everything together well. Put on baking pan with paper. Don’t put too many together. Cook for 20-25 minutes. Check after 15 minutes. Done when carrots are soft.

Cooking Tips

Cut carrots smaller – They cook slower than asparagus
Don’t crowd pan – Vegetables need space to roast properly
Use high heat – 425°F makes them taste best

Add lemon after – Keeps vegetables bright and fresh
Make pieces same size – Everything cooks evenly together

What Goes With This

Chicken: Plain grilled chicken tastes great with these vegetables. Simple flavors work well together.

Rice: White or brown rice soaks up the vegetable juices nicely. Makes a filling, healthy meal.

Fish: Baked fish and roasted vegetables make a perfect dinner. Both are light and healthy.

Final Words

This Roasted Asparagus & Carrots Recipe is easy and healthy. Fresh vegetables and olive oil make a tasty side dish.

The sweet flavor from roasting makes vegetables delicious. Your family will ask for these again and again. Try making this recipe tonight!