Description
This Perfect Roasted Potatoes and Carrots recipe offers a simple yet delicious way to prepare a healthy, crispy, and flavorful side dish. With baby potatoes and tender carrots tossed in olive oil and a blend of garlic powder, thyme, smoked paprika, and seasoning, then roasted to golden perfection, it’s an easy, vegan, and gluten-free dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes, halved (or quartered if large)
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
Seasonings & Oil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing to prevent sticking.
- Toss the vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the halved baby potatoes and carrot pieces. Drizzle the olive oil over them, then sprinkle in garlic powder, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure the veggies are evenly coated with oil and spices.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Spread the seasoned vegetables out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding, which ensures even roasting and crispiness.
- Roast the vegetables: Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 30 to 35 minutes. Toss the vegetables once halfway through cooking to promote even browning. Roast until potatoes are golden brown with crispy edges and carrots are tender.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the roasted vegetables with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm as a flavorful side dish alongside your favorite mains.
Notes
- For even roasting, ensure all vegetable pieces are cut to similar sizes.
- Adding chopped onions or whole garlic cloves can bring extra depth of flavor.
- This dish pairs excellently with roasted chicken, steak, fish, or as part of a vegan meal.
- Use fresh herbs for garnish to elevate the dish’s color and aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
