Description
This easy and healthy Roasted Carrots and Green Beans recipe features fresh vegetables roasted to perfection with olive oil and simple seasonings. The carrots become tender and caramelized, while the green beans cook to a crisp-tender texture. It’s a flavorful, nutritious side dish perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 lb fresh carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prep vegetables: Peel the carrots and cut them into uniform sticks for even cooking. Trim the ends off the green beans so they cook evenly as well.
- Season: In a large bowl, toss the carrot sticks and green beans with olive oil, garlic powder, coarse salt, and freshly ground black pepper until everything is evenly coated.
- Arrange: Spread the seasoned vegetables out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure they’re not overcrowded to allow proper roasting and caramelization.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast the vegetables for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through to promote even cooking and browning.
- Serve: Once the carrots are tender and lightly caramelized, and the green beans are crisp-tender, remove from the oven and serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary before roasting.
- You can substitute garlic powder with minced fresh garlic for a more robust garlic flavor.
- Ensure the vegetables are spread out evenly to avoid steaming instead of roasting.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: roasted carrots, green beans, healthy side dish, oven roasted vegetables, easy vegetable recipe, garlic roasted vegetables
