Description
Crispy roasted potatoes and carrots dance with herbs and garlic, creating a simple yet elegant side dish perfect for family dinners. Rustic Mediterranean flavors and golden-brown edges promise a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) baby potatoes, halved
- 1 pound (454 grams) carrots, peeled and sliced into 1.5 inch pieces
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Oil and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a blazing 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light olive oil coating.
- Arrange potato and carrot pieces on the sheet, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Generously drizzle olive oil over the vegetables, creating a glistening surface.
- Sprinkle a harmonious blend of rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper across the vegetables.
- Massage the seasonings thoroughly, guaranteeing each piece is completely enrobed in flavor.
- Distribute the vegetables in a single, uncrowded layer to promote optimal roasting and caramelization.
- Position the baking sheet in the heated oven and roast for 30-40 minutes, rotating the vegetables midway to achieve uniform golden-brown edges.
- Once vegetables are tender and crisp, remove from oven and allow a brief cooling period.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped herbs for an aromatic finishing touch.
- Serve piping hot, presenting a vibrant and flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Choose uniformly sized potatoes and carrots to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Pat vegetables dry before seasoning to help them crisp up and achieve a beautiful golden-brown exterior when roasting.
- For a low-carb alternative, swap potatoes with cauliflower or turnips while maintaining the same delicious roasting technique.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg