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Roasting carrots and asparagus in a baking dish with a wooden spoon about to scoop some out.

Easy Roasted Carrots and Asparagus

Samantha Erb
My roasted carrots and asparagus are an easy recipe made with just a few ingredients. They're sweetened with honey for a delicious sweet take perfect for a weeknight meal, but still special enough for the holidays!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pounds big carrots scrubbed and stems trimmed
  • 2 pounds asparagus washed and ends trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 3 tablespoons honey

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place the carrots into a large roasting pan and drizzle half the olive oil over them, then sprinkle with half the salt and pepper, and toss to mix.
  • Roast them in the oven for 20 minutes or until they start to turn tender.
  • Add the asparagus and the remaining oil and salt, and pepper and mix, roast for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle the honey over top, toss to mix, then return them to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Notes

  • After washing the carrots and asparagus, dry them really thoroughly so they roast instead of steam.
  • Don’t line the baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil if possible.
  • Spreading everything in a single layer helps the veggies roast instead of steam.
  • Toss the veggies really well with olive oil to help them bake evenly.
  • Roasting the carrots for about 20 minutes before adding the asparagus is my trick to keep the asparagus from overcooking.
  • Add a drizzle of honey in the last 2-3 minutes, so it has time to caramelize without burning.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 782mgPotassium: 1377mgFiber: 13gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 49077IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 6mg

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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