Description
A vibrant and wholesome dish featuring roasted carrots and green beans, perfectly seasoned for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into evenly sized sticks about 2 to 3 inches long
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, optional
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the carrots by peeling and slicing them into sticks.
- Wash the green beans thoroughly and trim the ends.
- Combine the vegetables in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- Spread the seasoned veggies on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Add balsamic vinegar during the last 5 minutes of roasting, if desired.
- Check the vegetables for doneness, then remove from the oven.
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using.
Notes
For a vegan option, omit the Parmesan cheese. You can use frozen green beans, ensuring they are thawed and dried before roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg