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