Roasted Carrots and Asparagus

Just 5 simple ingredients are needed for this roasted asparagus and carrots recipe. This easy healthy side dish is a great way to add vegetables to both a weeknight meal or a holiday dinner.

– ¾ lb carrots – ¾ lb asparagus – 1 tablespoon avocado oil – ½ teaspoon salt – ¼ teaspoon pepper

INGREDIENTS

1.

Cut each carrot into thin sticks (usually in half lengthwise and then in quarters so that each stick ends up being cut into 4 thin carrots).

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2.

Either cut or snap the woody part off of the base of the ends of asparagus.

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3.

Place asparagus spears and carrots on a baking sheet, drizzle with the oil and sprinkle the salt and pepper.

Mix.

4.

Bake in a single layer in a 400 F oven for 20-30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.

Roast.

Don't Overcrowd the Pan! In order to ensure even cooking, the vegetables need to be in a single layer. If you have a lot of vegetables, divide them between two pans. last 15 minutes.

Success Tips

Cut the Veggies to the Same Size. To ensure the vegetables finish cooking at the same time, they need to be similar size. Cut the carrots in sticks as thin as or slightly thinner than the asparagus that you are using.

Success Tips

"You don't always have to have a ton of ingredients and sauces to make delicious food, and this recipe proves that."

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