Roasted Carrots and Green Beans: Easy Healthy Side Dish Recipe
This Roasted Carrots and Green Beans recipe is a simple, flavorful side dish perfect for any meal. Fresh carrots and green beans are seasoned with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then roasted to tender, caramelized perfection. It’s an easy, healthy way to add vibrant vegetables to your plate with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
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 make cleanup easier.
- Prep vegetables: Peel the carrots and cut them into uniform sticks about 3 inches in length to ensure even cooking. Trim the ends of the green beans to remove any tough parts.
- Season: In a large bowl, toss the prepared carrots and green beans with olive oil, garlic powder, coarse salt, and freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.
- Arrange: Spread the seasoned vegetables out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding to allow proper roasting and caramelization.
- Roast: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, stirring once halfway through to promote even cooking and browning. Roast until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the roasted carrots and green beans immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Cut carrots and green beans to similar sizes (around 3 inches) for uniform cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to prevent steaming and ensure crisp caramelization.
- Use fresh vegetables rather than frozen for better texture and flavor.
- Check doneness by piercing with a fork; vegetables should be tender yet slightly firm.
Keywords: roasted carrots, roasted green beans, easy side dish, healthy vegetables, oven roasted veggies
