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Roasted Broccoli and Carrots

If you’re looking for a **simple, delicious, and healthy side dish**, this **Roasted Broccoli and Carrots** recipe is the perfect choice! Roasting brings out the **natural sweetness of the carrots** while enhancing the **earthy, nutty flavor of the broccoli**, creating a **crispy, caramelized texture with just the right amount of seasoning**.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 cups broccoli florets
  • - 2 cups carrots sliced into thin rounds or sticks
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika optional, for depth of flavor
  • - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a slight kick
  • - 1 tablespoon lemon juice for freshness
  • - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, for extra flavor

Equipment

  • - Large baking sheet
  • - Parchment paper or aluminum foil (optional)
  • - Mixing bowl
  • - Knife & cutting board
  • - Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. #### **Step 1: Preheat & Prepare**
  2. Preheat oven to **400°F (200°C)**.
  3. Line a **large baking sheet** with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  4. #### **Step 2: Season the Vegetables**
  5. In a **large bowl**, toss **broccoli and carrots** with **olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes**.
  6. Spread the vegetables in a **single layer** on the baking sheet.
  7. #### **Step 3: Roast the Vegetables**
  8. Roast for **20-25 minutes**, stirring halfway through, until **broccoli is crispy and carrots are tender**.
  9. #### **Step 4: Finish & Serve**
  10. Drizzle with **lemon juice** and sprinkle with **Parmesan cheese**, if using.
  11. Serve warm as a side dish to your favorite meal!