Description
Roasted Broccoli and Carrots emerge as a delightful side dish that brings together crisp vegetables with golden, caramelized edges. Simple seasonings and high-heat roasting create a colorful medley you’ll crave with every wholesome bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) broccoli florets
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) carrots, sliced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Oils and Garnish:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a high temperature of 425°F (220°C), ensuring the cooking environment is hot and ready for roasting.
- Separate broccoli into bite-sized florets and slice carrots into uniform, diagonal pieces to promote even cooking and attractive presentation.
- Transfer vegetables to a spacious mixing bowl, creating a canvas for seasoning and ensuring each piece gets maximum flavor coverage.
- Generously coat vegetables with olive oil, allowing the liquid to provide a glossy, protective layer that aids in caramelization and prevents drying.
- Sprinkle a harmonious blend of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper across the vegetables, massaging the seasonings to create an even, flavorful coating.
- Arrange the seasoned vegetables in a single, uncrowded layer on a rimmed baking sheet, preventing steaming and promoting crisp, golden edges.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan midway to guarantee uniform browning and tenderness.
- Check for doneness by testing vegetable texture – they should be tender with caramelized, slightly crisp edges.
- Remove from oven and immediately brighten the dish with a fresh squeeze of lemon juice, adding a zesty, acidic note.
- Gently toss the roasted vegetables to distribute the lemon juice and garnish with finely chopped parsley for a pop of color and fresh herbaceous flavor.
Notes
- Use high-quality, fresh vegetables for maximum flavor and crisp texture.
- Slice carrots uniformly to ensure even roasting and consistent cooking throughout the dish.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to help vegetables caramelize instead of steaming.
- Pat vegetables dry before seasoning to help spices adhere better and create a crispier exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 134 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg