This oven Roasted broccoli and carrots recipe is a tasty and easy to make side dish for any occasion. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, or holiday celebration, this vegetable side dish is healthy and packed with flavor.
- 1 ½ pound carrots, peeled and cut in 1 inch slices
- 1 large head of broccoli, about 1 pound cut into large florets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder, sweet or smoked
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- chopped parsley, for topping
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with oil.
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Peel the carrots and cut into about ¾ – 1 inch slices. For bigger carrots, cut the carrot in half lengthwise first. Cut the broccoli into large florets and add the vegetables to the baking sheet.
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Drizzle with the olive oil, sprinkle over the salt, garlic powder, paprika powder, ground black pepper and optional red pepper flakes and stir well. Spread out in an even layer.
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Roast in the oven for about 15-20 minutes, stirring half way through to make sure thy brown evenly. The vegetables are done when they are starting to turn golden brown and are fork tender, but not mushy.
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Top with some parsley and more salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!