Description
A vibrant and satisfying side dish featuring roasted carrots and green beans drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium carrots, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash the carrots and green beans thoroughly. Peel and slice the carrots into even-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrots and green beans, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Toss to coat.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and crispy.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs on top if desired before serving.
Notes
For a nutty flavor, consider adding sliced almonds or walnuts before serving. Experiment with other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted vegetables, side dish, vegetarian, healthy recipe